Accident · 2010-08-11
What the record says
- Event date
- 2010-08-11
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- GRUMMAN G164 (N6781K)
- Operating rule
- Part 137
- Operator
- Trinkle AG Flying Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Trinkle AG Flying Inc.
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power while maneuvering due to an internal catastrophic failure to the master rod and piston connecting rod links.
Source: NTSB case WPR10LA396Flight 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 | Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 34 | Class 2 (2009-12-29) | 3,280 total · 2,200 in this make/model · 200 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.