MINR · Schweizer 269C · 2006-05-04 · Kings Park, NY, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC06LA106
Event ID
20060522X00603
Type
Accident
Date
2006-05-04
Location
Kings Park, NY, USA
Coordinates
40.857223, -73.174446
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Schweizer
Model
269C
Registration
N38DM
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Loss of engine power due to the failure of the number 3 connecting rod bearing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the emrgency landing.