NONE · BEECH 60 · 1995-02-23 · SANTA ROSA, NM, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW95LA119
Event ID
20001207X02968
Type
Accident
Date
1995-02-23
Location
SANTA ROSA, NM, USA
Coordinates
34.940063, -104.670104
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
BEECH
Model
60
Registration
N100BL
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT ENGINE'S TURBOCHARGER RESULTING IN OIL STARVATION AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE #5 CONNECTING ROD WHICH PENETRATED THE CRANKCASE, AND THE FAILURE OF THE LEFT ENGINE'S TURBOCHARGER RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF POWER ON BOTH ENGINES. FACTORS WERE THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING, DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS, AND UNAPPROVED TURBOCHARGER PARTS.