Accident · 2021-12-29
What the record says
- Event date
- 2021-12-29
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 207 (N1596U)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- Exec Air, Inc. of Naples Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- ExecAir of Naples
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 bearing, which resulted in the No. 2 connecting rod failing due to fatigue, high heat, and stress.
Source: NTSB case ERA22LA097Flight 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 | Commercial | Airplane | 69 | Class 2 (2021-11-22) | 1,463 total · 176 in this make/model · 73 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.