# NTSB Accident ERA14LA193
> **CESSNA U206G** · 2014-04-11 · Louisa, VA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA14LA193
- **Event ID:** 20140413X30623
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2014-04-11
- **Location:** Louisa, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.048053, -78.093887
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** U206G
- **Registration:** N156SA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's decision to continue operation of the airplane with known mechanical issues (fluctuating oil pressure and metal in the oil filter), which was the result of undertorqued cylinder through bolts. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic's failure to properly torque the engine through bolts, which led to the eventual failure of the crankshaft.

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