Accident Details
Date
Saturday, November 28, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC93LA016
Location
POINT HOPE, AK
Event ID
20001211X15978
Coordinates
68.699462, -164.809616
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE NO. TWO CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD DUE TO A SLIPPED (SPUN) MAIN CRANKSHAFT BEARING WHICH BLOCKED OFF THE OIL HOLE TO THE CONNECTING ROD. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO PERFORM A FORCED LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
THOFT MATTHEW M
Address
PO BOX 873364
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99687-3364
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC93LA016