Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 24, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA221
Location
CHEYENNE, WY
Event ID
20001212X17995
Coordinates
41.139602, -104.790466
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL DID NOT PERFORM A PROPER TOP OVERHAUL. THIS RESULTED IN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO THE FAILURE OF A CONNECTING ROD BEARING. FACTORS INCLUDE THE HARD LANDING RESULTING FROM THE PREMATURE LANDING FLARE BY THE PILOT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2190S
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
21061151
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SMITH DAVID E
Address
216 DOGWOOD TRAIL SE
Status
Deregistered
City
RIO RANCHO
State / Zip Code
NM 87124
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# SEA91LA221