Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 10, 2007
NTSB Number
CHI07CA276
Location
Hindsboro, IL
Event ID
20070911X01371
Coordinates
39.630554, -88.130554
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The loss of engine power due to the number seven cylinder's separation during cruise and the crops encountered during the forced landing leading to the airplane nosing over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
RASMUSSEN WILLIAM J III
Address
705 COUNTRY CLUB RD
City
MATTOON
State / Zip Code
IL 61938-9272
Country
United States
Analysis
The airplane sustained substantial damage when it nosed over on impact with terrain and crops during a forced landing following an in-flight loss of engine power. An examination of the airplane's Ken Royce 7G engine, serial number 1329, revealed a separation of its number seven cylinder.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI07CA276