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NTSB investigation record

NYC98FA112

Completed

Beech A36· N4507S

Date
May 25, 1998
Location
Middletown, RI
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The shift of the number 2 engine bearing, which in turn blocked oil lubrication, and resulted in crankshaft failure. Also causal, was the pilot's decision to continue toward the airport instead of performing a forced landing to an available field. Factors include the relatively low ceiling, and the pilot's airspeed control.

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