May 20, 1998
Accident
Destroyed GROVE, OK
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The improper alignment of the main drive belt by the owner/pilot/mechanic, which resulted in the failure of the main drive belt. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
NTSB FTW98LA234