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Aviation accident ERA11FA078

2 fatal · CESSNA U206G · 2010-12-05 · Leverett, MA, USA

Event

NTSB number
ERA11FA078
Event ID
20101205X84429
Type
Accident
Date
2010-12-05
Location
Leverett, MA, USA
Coordinates
42.444168, -72.491943

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4

Aircraft

Make
CESSNA
Model
U206G
Registration
N9742Z
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from improper tightening of the cylinder hold-down nuts.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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