Accident · 2022-07-12

NTSB case CEN22LA315 · ZENITH ZODIAC 650B · Part 91

What the record says

Event date
2022-07-12
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
No injuries
Aircraft
ZENITH ZODIAC 650B (N452VC)
Operating rule
Part 91
Operator
operator not named in the NTSB record

Probable cause

The loss of engine power due to a push rod that was incorrectly installed by the airplane owner.

Source: NTSB case CEN22LA315

Flight 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.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
Pilot pilot flyingPrivateNone74Sport (driver's license) (2011-04-17)444 total · 51 in this make/model · 386 as PIC · 3 last 90 days
Pilot-rated passengerPrivateAirplaneSport (driver's license) (2011-04-17)888 total · 212 in this make/model · 805 as PIC · 5 last 90 days

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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