Primary finding
Probable cause
Failure of the master rod main bearing which resulted in loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
While climbing through 2,200 feet after takeoff the engine began to vibrate. A short time later a power loss was noted and the pilot declared an emergency, and requested vectors to the departure airport. Altitude could not be maintained with the power available and a forced landing was made on a golf course. Postcrash examination of the engine revealed the master rod main bearing had failed.
Source record
Factual narrative
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