Jun 5, 1998
Accident
Substantial WATSON, AR
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause
The partial loss of engine power due to the disconnection of the propeller governor control as a result of the stripped threads on the propeller governor control push-pull rod. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
NTSB FTW98LA259