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| Date: | Sunday 30 April 2000 |
| Time: | 15:35 LT |
| Type: |  Beechcraft A36 |
| Owner/operator: | Jack Pizzolato |
| Registration: | N28JP |
| MSN: | E-621 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4474 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-520 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | NASSAWADOX, Virginia -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | MANTEO , NC (KMQI) |
| DOVER , DE (33N) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Approximately 50 minutes after departure, during a cross-country flight, the airplane's engine began to run rough. The pilot noticed the oil pressure had decreased, he heard a loud 'bang', and the engine experienced a total loss of engine power. He was unable to maintain the airplane's altitude, and performed a forced landing to a field. Examination of the #2 piston revealed a hole from detonation on the side of the piston, which extended into the interior. Advisory Circular AC65-12A stated that detonation can burn a hole completely through a piston. Examination of the crankshaft revealed a lack of lubrication and severe overheating. The #5 and #6 connected rods had separated from the crankshaft, and their bearings were completely disintegrated.
Probable Cause: A loss of engine power caused by detonation of the #2 piston.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC00LA125
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Oct-2022 01:59 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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