May 28, 1998
Accident
Destroyed NORTH PLATTE, NE
Injuries3 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
the slipped number two bearing in the airplane's right engine, which blocked the bearing's oil feed line, causing the bearing and the crankshaft to overheat and fracture. A factor contributing to this accident was the trees.
NTSB CHI98LA178