# NTSB Accident CEN16FA171
> **MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER 369E** · 2016-05-04 · Reedsville, WI, USA · FATL
## 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.

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