Accident: Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E
May 4, 2016 · Reedsville, WI
NTSB numberCEN16FA171Event id20160504X30424
- 1
- Fatalities
- 0
- Serious injuries
- 0
- Minor injuries
- 0
- Uninjured
Probable cause
The failure of the power turbine governor's dual-spool bearing due to a lack of lubrication, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain.
Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.
Aircraft involved
- Aircraft
- Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E
- Registration
- N629JK
- Year built
- 1999
- Category
- Helicopter
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rules
- Part 133: external load
- Defining event
- Maneuvering-hover Loss of engine power (total)
Source: National Transportation Safety Board aviation accident database. Counts only; Voydar holds no names.
Nearest airports
Airports with a Voydar profile closest to the recorded position. Proximity only.
- Manitowoc County Airport (MTW)13 nm (24 km) south-east
- Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB)18 nm (33 km) north-west
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