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July 23, 2007 · North American T-6G · N22NA

Fond Du Lac, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fond Du Lac, WI
Aircraft
North American T-6G
Tail Number
N22NA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07LA219

The airplane was damaged when it struck a road sign during a forced landing to a road following a complete loss of engine power. Examination of the airplane revealed that the radial engine's master connecting rod had failed.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine's master connecting rod which resulted in the forced landing. The road sign was a factor.

Full Narrative

On July 22, 2007, about 1943 central daylight time, a North American T-6G, N22NA, piloted by an airline transport pilot, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing near Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, following a loss of engine power. The 14 CFR part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. No injuries were reported. The flight's origin was was not reported. The Fond Du Lac County Airport was the intended destination. After the loss of engine power the pilot executed a forced landing on the northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 41. A Wisconsin State Highway Patrol car heading northbound captured the landing on the car's on-board video camera. The video was broadcast on various television news networks and on the internet. The video showed the airplane landing amongst vehicle traffic. During the landing, the airplane struck a road sign which caused substantial damage to the right wing. An examination of the airplane subsequent to the accident revealed that the radial engine's master connecting rod had failed. As of November 27, 2007, the pilot had not submitted a report of the accident to the NTSB.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:43 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftNorth American T-6G
Tail NumberN22NA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data