Nov 12, 2010
Accident
Substantial Pacoima, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The contamination of a spool bearing in the power turbine governor during manufacture, which led to the bearing’s failure in flight, a subsequent loss of engine power during departure, and the resultant hard landing.
NTSB WPR11FA045