NONE · Beech 36 · 2020-07-16 · Independence, MO, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN20LA288
Event ID
20200716X94229
Type
Accident
Date
2020-07-16
Location
Independence, MO, USA
Coordinates
39.125278, -94.331947
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Beech
Model
36
Registration
N630JL
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Failure of the No. 5 piston head and ring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and the pilot’s decision to takeoff with a known mechanical issue.