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| Date: | Saturday 5 November 1983 |
| Time: | 17:25 LT |
| Type: |  Beechcraft 35-C33A Debonair |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N5483U |
| MSN: | CF 169 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2800 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-520-BA |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Category: | Serious incident |
| Location: | Near Avon Park, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Savana, GA (KSAV) |
| Ft. Myers, FL (KFMY) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT THE ENGINE FAILED DUE TO A FAILURE OFTHE CRANKSHAFT. THE CRANKSHAFT WAS NOT EXAMINED TO DETERMINEWHY IT FAILED. THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING TO AN OPEN FIELD.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA84IA024
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Apr-2024 17:50 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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