Apr 15, 2006
Accident
Destroyed Belgrade, MT
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The total loss of drive power to the aircraft's propeller while on a visual final approach, due to the decoupling of the quill shaft between the reduction gearbox and the engine power section. Factors include a dark night, no suitable terrain on which to land, and the rough/uneven nature of the terrain upon which the pilot had to execute his forced landing.
NTSB SEA06LA074