# NTSB Incident CHI07IA017
> **Piper PA-24-250** · 2006-10-24 · Sherman, IL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI07IA017
- **Event ID:** 20061106X01611
- **Type:** Incident
- **Date:** 2006-10-24
- **Location:** Sherman, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.435554, -90.003334
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-24-250
- **Registration:** N6090P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The loose connecting rod bolt due to a loss of torque and subsequent failure of the connecting rod during cruise flight.

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