# NTSB Accident CHI02LA238
> **Schweizer G-164B** · 2002-08-07 · Sturgis, MI, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI02LA238
- **Event ID:** 20020813X01376
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-08-07
- **Location:** Sturgis, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.800792, -85.420646
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Schweizer
- **Model:** G-164B
- **Registration:** N8444K
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the turbine section of the engine, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing.  The low altitude was a factor.

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