1 fatal · MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER 369E · 2016-05-04 · Reedsville, WI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN16FA171
Event ID
20160504X30424
Type
Accident
Date
2016-05-04
Location
Reedsville, WI, USA
Coordinates
44.213333, -87.960281
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER
Model
369E
Registration
N629JK
FAR Part
133
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the power turbine governor's dual-spool bearing due to a lack of lubrication, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain.