NONE · CESSNA 150G · 2016-03-02 · Simmesport, LA, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN16LA118
Event ID
20160303X23824
Type
Accident
Date
2016-03-02
Location
Simmesport, LA, USA
Coordinates
30.983612, -91.8125
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
150G
Registration
N3339J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The installation of an improper bearing and thrust washer during engine overhaul, which resulted in failure of the connecting rods and a subsequent total loss of engine power.