Oct 6, 2001
Accident
Substantial Bend, OR
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
the separation of a propeller counterweight mounting bracket due to incorrect mounting bolt torque. Factors include significant powerplant vibration during the forced landing, no suitable landing area, and soft terrain next to the narrow road on which the pilot attempted his emergency landing.
NTSB SEA02LA003