Accident Details
Date
Saturday, July 12, 2008
NTSB Number
DFW08CA184
Location
Lake Jackson, TX
Event ID
20080918X01495
Coordinates
29.023056, -95.484443
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 a connecting rod failure.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N583AF
Make
WRIGHT
Serial Number
993195MK4
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MOE RALPH P
Address
3613 ELMEN ST
Status
Deregistered
City
SEABROOK
State / Zip Code
TX 77586-2603
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that while in cruise flight at an altitude of 1,300 feet, the engine started to lose power and "created a rattling sound". The pilot tried to return to his departure airfield but was unable; and elected to perform a forced landing on a dirt road. During the landing the aircraft's nose gear collapsed and the aircraft came to stop against a fence post. An inspection of the engine by the aircraft owner revealed that one of the connecting rods had failed.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DFW08CA184