On June 19, 1994, a Cessna 182Q (registration N735QB) operated by Johnson, Edward G. was involved in an aviation accident near Indian Valley, ID. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: High cycle fatigue of a connecting rod cap bolt, which caused the engine to cease developing power during cruise flight. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During cruise flight, the aircraft's engine lost power, prompting a forced landing in an alfalfa field. The plane hit a fence, crossed a road, and nosed over after the nose gear collapsed.
What happened
While the aircraft was operating in the cruise phase of flight, the engine ceased developing power. In response to this mechanical failure, the pilot executed a forced landing into an adjacent alfalfa field. During the subsequent landing roll, the aircraft impacted a fence line. It then crossed over a roadway, during which time the nose landing gear collapsed. The impact caused the aircraft to nosed over.
The investigation
A metallurgical examination was conducted on the portions of the No. 1 connecting rod from the engine. The analysis revealed high cycle fatigue in one of the rod cap bolts.
Probable cause
High cycle fatigue of a connecting rod cap bolt, which caused the engine to cease developing power during cruise flight.
What happened in the 19 Jun 1994 Cessna 182Q accident near Indian Valley, ID?
During cruise flight, the aircraft's engine lost power, prompting a forced landing in an alfalfa field. The plane hit a fence, crossed a road, and nosed over after the nose gear collapsed.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Jun 1994 involved a Cessna 182Q, registration N735QB, operated by Johnson, Edward G., at Indian Valley, ID.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
High cycle fatigue of a connecting rod cap bolt, which caused the engine to cease developing power during cruise flight.
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