Aug 15, 1999
Accident
Substantial EDGEWOOD, NM
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
Breakage of the safety wire that secured the propeller control cable to the support bracket. Factors were the inability of the pilot to feather the propeller or change propeller rpm, and rough, uneven, and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
NTSB DEN99LA145