# NTSB Accident ERA15LA077
> **THOMAS R WADE REVELATION** · 2014-12-13 · Ellisville, MS, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA15LA077
- **Event ID:** 20141215X73233
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2014-12-13
- **Location:** Ellisville, MS, USA
- **Coordinates:** 31.607778, -89.197776
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** THOMAS R WADE
- **Model:** REVELATION
- **Registration:** N783QJ
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the uncertified engine's front connecting rod needle bearing, which resulted in damage to the front piston and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with the uncertified engine over a town that had no suitable area to land.

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