NONE · NANCHANG CHINA CJ-6A · 2024-05-21 · Peoria, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR24LA159
Event ID
20240522194307
Type
Accident
Date
2024-05-21
Location
Peoria, AZ, USA
Coordinates
33.80108, -112.24666
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
NANCHANG CHINA
Model
CJ-6A
Registration
N4182C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the improper installation of the master connecting rod main bushing set screws, which backed off and allowed the main bushing to shift, resulting in scoring damage on the crankshaft that led to the initiation of a fatigue crack and separation of the forward crankshaft.