Apr 6, 2000
Accident
Substantial OAK GROVE, LA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause
The failure of a spur gear from the torque sensor gear assembly resulting in a loss of engine power. A factor was the muddy terrain encountered during the forced landing.
NTSB FTW00LA118