MINR · Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164D · 2000-06-06 · WELSH, LA, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW00LA178
Event ID
20001212X21228
Type
Accident
Date
2000-06-06
Location
WELSH, LA, USA
Coordinates
30.230989, -92.8106
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Gulfstream-Schweizer
Model
G-164D
Registration
N8337K
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The excessive wear of the reduction gearbox's 1st stage sungear, which resulted in its subsequent fatigue fracture and failure. Factors were the operator not performing the recommended overhaul of the engine, and a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.