Accident · 2016-11-13
What the record says
- Event date
- 2016-11-13
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 152 (N94292)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Dean International, Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Dean International INC
Probable cause
The loss of torque on the No. 3 connecting rod’s nuts, which resulted in the failure of the No. 3 connecting rod’s bolts and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to the operator's maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the connecting rod nuts.
Source: NTSB case ERA17LA044Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | Airplane | 23 | Class 1 (2015-09-08) | 212.5 total · 212.5 in this make/model · 122 last 90 days |
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | None | 20 | Class 1 (2016-07-11) | 128.3 total · 128.3 in this make/model · 107 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.