Mar 6, 1997
Accident
Substantial NEWKIRK, OK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause
The partial loss of engine power due to failure of the blower (integral supercharger). A factor was the power line over which the pilot had to maneuver during the forced landing which resulted in insufficient airspeed to flare the airplane.
NTSB FTW97LA117