NONE · Mitsubishi MU-2B-30 · 1996-09-28 · CHILLICOTHE, OH, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC96LA188
Event ID
20001208X06804
Type
Accident
Date
1996-09-28
Location
CHILLICOTHE, OH, USA
Coordinates
39.329402, -82.980911
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
4
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
MU-2B-30
Registration
N618BB
FAR Part
135
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
failure of the pilot to follow the published emergency procedures after loss of power in the left engine. Factors relating to the accident were: fatigue failure of the left torque sensor and gear assembly, which resulted in the loss of engine power, failure of the manufacturer to comply with the respective service bulletin, and the pilot's improper use of the flaps and reverse (single-engine) thrust.