Wright Avid Flyer MK IV
Lake Jackson, TX — July 12, 2008
Event Information
| Date | July 12, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Lake Jackson, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.02306, -95.48444 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | DFW08CA184 |
| Event ID | 20080918X01495 |
Aircraft
| Make | Wright |
| Model | Avid Flyer MK IV |
| Registration # | N583AF |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The loss of engine power due to a connecting rod failure.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while in cruise flight at an altitude of 1,300 feet, the engine started to lose power and "created a rattling sound". The pilot tried to return to his departure airfield but was unable; and elected to perform a forced landing on a dirt road. During the landing the aircraft's nose gear collapsed and the aircraft came to stop against a fence post. An inspection of the engine by the aircraft owner revealed that one of the connecting rods had failed.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.