Primary finding
Probable cause
The loss of engine power due to a bearing shift, which resulted in fatigue cracking of the crankshaft and subsequent failure of the crankshaft. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
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NTSB investigation record
FTW99LA092
CompletedSchweizer Hughes269C· N36254
- Date
- March 10, 1999
- Location
- Laredo, TX
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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