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August 10, 2007 · Golden Eagle Chief · N68N
Hindsboro, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 10, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hindsboro, IL
Aircraft
Golden Eagle Chief
Tail Number
N68N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA276
The airplane nosed over on impact with terrain and crops during a forced landing following an in-flight loss of engine power. An examination of the airplane's engine revealed a separation of its number seven cylinder.
NTSB Probable Cause
The loss of engine power due to the number seven cylinder's separation during cruise and the crops encountered during the forced landing leading to the airplane nosing over.
Full Narrative
The airplane sustained substantial damage when it nosed over on impact with terrain and crops during a forced landing following an in-flight loss of engine power. An examination of the airplane's Ken Royce 7G engine, serial number 1329, revealed a separation of its number seven cylinder.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGolden Eagle Chief
Tail NumberN68N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsKen Royce · 7G · Reciprocating · 120
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC