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N583AF accident description

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Crash location 29.023056°N, 95.484444°W
Nearest city Lake Jackson, TX
29.033857°N, 95.434386°W
3.1 miles away
Tail number N583AF
Accident date 12 Jul 2008
Aircraft type Wright Avid Flyer MK IV
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that while in cruise flight at an altitude of 1,300 feet, the engine started to lose power and "created a rattling sound". The pilot tried to return to his departure airfield but was unable; and elected to perform a forced landing on a dirt road. During the landing the aircraft's nose gear collapsed and the aircraft came to stop against a fence post. An inspection of the engine by the aircraft owner revealed that one of the connecting rods had failed.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power due to a connecting rod failure.

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