At approximately 2030 mountain time, a Grumman G-164B lost engine power and crashed after a spray run near Shelley. The pilot suffered minor injuries. Post-crash examination revealed the top of the No. 5 cylinder had separated. The pilot said the Pratt & Whitney R-985 engine had been overhauled within the previous 100 hours.
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