On July 10, 2000, a Cessna A188B (registration N9557G) was involved in an aviation accident near Washington, KS. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the failure of the number-two connecting rod bearing and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. A factor to the accident was the rough/uneven field. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During an aerial application flight, the engine lost power, forcing a landing in a nearby field. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. Post-accident inspection revealed a broken connecting rod bearing and bolts in the number-two cylinder.
Accident Overview
During an aerial application flight, the aircraft engine experienced a sudden loss of power. The pilot initiated a forced landing procedure and touched down in a field nearby. The aircraft was substantially damaged during the landing event.
Engine Examination
Following the accident, a thorough examination of the engine was performed by investigators. The connecting rod bearing for the number-two cylinder had disintegrated into several pieces. Examination of the connecting rod bolts showed they were broken. The number-two piston assembly was removed and inspected. No discrepancies were found with the piston itself or with the piston rings. The interior wall of the number-two cylinder was also inspected; it was free of scoring and showed no signs of abnormal wear.
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