Apr 19, 1996
Accident
Substantial DOVER, DE
Injuries2 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
the overhaul maintenance personnel's improper major overhaul procedure (improper torque on the engine block center through bolts), which resulted in an in flight loss of engine power. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for a forced landing.
NTSB IAD96LA064