Accident · 2008-06-08

NTSB case LAX08LA168 · MKII Corporation Lancair Legacy 2000 · Part 91

What the record says

Event date
2008-06-08
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
No injuries
Aircraft
MKII Corporation Lancair Legacy 2000 (N199L)
Operating rule
Part 91
Operator
Lancair International Inc Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report)
Lancair International Inc

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the Number 3 cylinder connecting rod.

Source: NTSB case LAX08LA168

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
PilotAirline transport pilot / Flight instructor / Flight engineer / MilitaryAirplane68Class 3 (2007-03-12)22,000 total · 300 in this make/model · 17,000 as PIC · 59 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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