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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Arofal OH-58C · Muddy Gap, WY · May 29, 2006

Date: May 29, 2006 · 18:00 local
Place: Muddy Gap, WY
Phase of flight: Pwr Off Vert Land/Autorotate
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N16JD
NTSB investigation: NTSBDEN06LA080
Reported as: Arofal OH58C
Reported engine: Allison 250C20
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 2,500 total1,300 in this make and model75 in the last 90 days

N16JDRegistered now · Garlick Helicopters OH-58CS/N 71-20435 · Built 1971 Airframe modelGarlick Helicopters OH-58C Engine modelAllison 250-C20 seriesTurbo-prop

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

(-23) Engine failed 200 feet altitude before landing.

As the FAA filed it

(-23) ENGINE FAILED 200 FEET ALTITUDE BEFORE LANDING.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB DEN06LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMuddy Gap, WYthe loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude and rough uneven terrain.May 30, 2006 · Substantial damage