MINR · CESSNA U206 · 2012-11-25 · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR13LA052
Event ID
20121125X90521
Type
Accident
Date
2012-11-25
Location
Van Nuys, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.242778, -118.523612
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
U206
Registration
N5229U
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue fractures of two crankshaft gear teeth from corrosion pitting, which resulted in an off-airport forced landing and collision with obstacles on the ground.