# NTSB Accident CEN20LA288
> **Beech 36** · 2020-07-16 · Independence, MO, USA · NONE
## 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.

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