# NTSB Accident WPR22LA193
> **VANS RV-8** · 2022-05-31 · Galice, OR, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR22LA193
- **Event ID:** 20220601105169
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2022-05-31
- **Location:** Galice, OR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.563495, -123.5747
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** VANS
- **Model:** RV-8
- **Registration:** N298DM
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The in-flight failure of the crankshaft gear’s alignment dowel as a result of the retaining bolt not being installed, which lead to a total loss of engine power.

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