N8459K

On July 27, 2006, a Schweizer Aircraft Corp G-164B (N8459K) was involved in an incident near Joes, CO. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A loss of engine power due to the failure of the supercharger. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.

According to the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot, the airplane experienced a loss of engine power after departing a dirt strip. The pilot stated that he "dumped the load" and performed a forced landing to a corn field. The airplane nosed over. The vertical stabilizer was crushed down and to the right 90 degrees and both top wings were crushed aft and wrinkled. An examination of the engine revealed the engine sump plug was full of metal. Further examination of the engine revealed heat damage on the impeller shaft, and a failure of the bearing retainer of the supercharger assembly.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN06CA105. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8459K.