NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N76SA and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB CHI02FA177Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportSteward, ILA loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of several number three cylinder through bolts and case studs, which resulted in the separation of the number three engine cylinder. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.NTSB CHI94LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSandwich, ILthe private pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing on a snow and ice covered runway. Factors are the snow on the runway and the snowbank.
FAA incident reports · 5
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N76SA and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20020626016149ASteward, IL(-23) While enroute to so dakota from valparaiso, IN, at approximately 3000 ft, the engine produced a loud bang, the upper cowl blew open, followed by fire and smoke. An emergency landing was successfully accomplished in a bean field, 300 yards short of…Incident 20000603029789ILevel Off Touchdown · Valparaiso, IN(-23)Pilot stated as he was flaring to land, the picture did not look right, so he elected to go-around. Pilot stated that he pulled back on yoke slightly, increased to full power and just as he brought up full power, the prop hit. Aircraft started to climb…Incident 19950609028911IGround Taxi, Other Airplane · Chicago/Wheelin, ILDuring taxi brushed wing tips with N2186U. Both on taxiway. Misjudged clearance.Accident 19940214002359AGo Round (Aborted VFR) · Sandwich, ILLanded on snow and ice covered runway. Lost directional control. Began go around. Struck snowbank fell onto runwayIncident 19880818068919IForced Landing · Valparaiso, INForced landing at airport due to fuel exhaustion. Landed without incident.
Service difficulty reports · 1
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