# NTSB Accident NYC96LA188
> **Mitsubishi MU-2B-30** · 1996-09-28 · CHILLICOTHE, OH, USA · NONE
## 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.

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