Accident · 2011-10-17
What the record says
- Event date
- 2011-10-17
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-28R-200 (N300KR)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- WISCONSIN AVIATION INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- WISCONSIN AVIATION-FOUR LAKES INC
Probable cause
The separation of the number 2 connecting rod from the crankshaft for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident metallurgical examination, which ultimately resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Source: NTSB case CEN12FA025Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight instructor | Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 25 | Class 1 (2011-01-18) | 4,900 total · 400 in this make/model · 4,800 as PIC · 200 last 90 days |
| Pilot | Private | None | 60 | Class 3 (2010-08-25) | 190 total · 5 in this make/model · 15 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.