Jul 6, 1996
Accident
Substantial MCMINNVILLE, OR
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
improper maintenance (replacement) and inspection of the engine fuel governor by company maintenance personnel, the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and a subsequent disconnect of the adjustable governor lever control rod, which disabled the engine speed governor and resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: trees and soft terrain in the emergency landing area, and a tailwind during the forced landing touchdown.
NTSB SEA96LA144