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N6493V accident description

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Crash location Unknown
Nearest city 40 Se Bettles, AK
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Tail number N6493V
Accident date 04 Aug 1990
Aircraft type Helio Courier H-295
Additional details: None
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NTSB Probable Cause

THE FAILURE AND SEPARATION OF THE #5 CONNECTING ROD BOLT AND CAP WHICH RESULTED IN THE RUPTURE OF THE ENGINE HOUSING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE FIRE DUE TO OIL SPILLAGE, AND AN INADEQUATELY MOUNTED VERTICAL FIN/STABILATOR. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT AFTER A PREVIOUS ACCIDENT.

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