SERS · NORTH AMERICAN NAVION 4 · 1994-07-12 · DUPONT, LA, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW94LA230
Event ID
20001206X01745
Type
Accident
Date
1994-07-12
Location
DUPONT, LA, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
NORTH AMERICAN
Model
NAVION 4
Registration
N8648H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OF ACCESSORY DRIVE STARTER GEAR SCREWS WHICH DISENGAGED IN FLIGHT. FACTORS WERE THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING AND NON COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE SERVICE LETTER.