Date of Accident:  September 21, 2020

Date of Last Annual Inspection:  March 16, 2020

AIRCRAFT:  1943 Boeing E75 Stearman Kaydet    N1524M   S/N: 75-8060   TT: ~2390.6

ENGINE:  Lycoming   Model:  R-680E3B   S/N: 8551   TT: -2,090.2  TSMOH: 84.2hrs

PROPELLER:  Hamilton Standard   Model:  2B20-317   S/N:  A2086   TT: ~800.62

EQUIPMENT: 

              (2) COM 760 TSO

              Narco AT150 TSO

DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT:  After takeoff and a few minutes into the flight there was a “puff of smoke” and the “jug” passed by the cockpit. Engine experienced a “50%” loss of engine power. 

Examination of photographs revealed a separated cylinder that was recovered and returned to the wreckage by an unknown person. The connecting rod was bent and remained attached to the crankshaft, but the piston was not recovered. All cylinder attachment/mounting studs were fractured.

DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGES: 

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LOCATION OF AIRCRAFT:    Atlanta Air Recovery and Storage – Griffin, GA

SALVAGE MAY BE INSPECTED BY CONTACTING:  Jim Cohrs @ 770-570-7473