# NTSB Accident FTW94LA230
> **NORTH AMERICAN NAVION 4** · 1994-07-12 · DUPONT, LA, USA · SERS
## 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.

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