Jun 24, 2000
Accident
Substantial GARDNER, KS
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
an improper modification to the engine which allowed a bearing to be misaligned, thus restricted the flow of oil through the engine. A factor associated with the accident was the wet field in which the forced landing was made.
NTSB CHI00LA173