Aviation Accident Summary FTW83LA404

KATY, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N3696X

AERO COMMANDER S2R

Analysis

THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED IN A FORCED LANDING FOLLOWING ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF. THE PLT STATED THAT A SUPERCHARGER BEARING FAILURE CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FAIL. DURING THE LANDING IN A FLOODED RICE FIELD THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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