Aug 1, 2017
Accident
Substantial Llano, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
A failure of the turbocharger that resulted in complete depletion of the engine oil and catastrophic internal failure of the engine. Contributing to the accident was improper and/or incomplete maintenance and inspection of the turbocharger.
NTSB WPR17LA172