NONE · PIPER J-3 · 2008-08-10 · North Branch, MN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI08CA250
Event ID
20080905X01391
Type
Accident
Date
2008-08-10
Location
North Branch, MN, USA
Coordinates
45.481945, -92.988334
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
J-3
Registration
N42080
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The loss of engine power as a result of oil starvation to the number one rod bearing and number one connecting rod. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.