Accident · 2008-08-11
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-08-11
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- Cessna 210E (N98KC)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Douglas E. Chappelle Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Douglas E. Chappelle
Probable cause
A catastrophic engine failure due to the partial blockage of the lubricating oil galley in one of the crankshaft connecting rod journals, leading to the failure of the connecting rod cap.
Source: NTSB case SEA08CA176Flight 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 | Commercial | Airplane | 42 | Class 2 (2008-07-01) | 706 total · 493 in this make/model · 24 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.