# NTSB Accident WPR09LA458
> **CASSUTT III M** · 2009-09-19 · Reno, NV, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR09LA458
- **Event ID:** 20090919X34403
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-09-19
- **Location:** Reno, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.668056, -119.876388
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CASSUTT
- **Model:** III M
- **Registration:** C-FDXO
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 2 connecting rod as a result of operation of the engine at excessive temperatures.

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