NONE · McDonnell Douglas MD 369HS · 1997-03-11 · PACIFIC OCEAN, PO
Event
NTSB number
LAX97LA120
Event ID
20001208X07574
Type
Accident
Date
1997-03-11
Location
PACIFIC OCEAN, PO
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
McDonnell Douglas
Model
MD 369HS
Registration
N95MS
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A loss of engine power due to a deteriorated compressor air seal, which resulted from inadequate maintenance inspection of the helicopter to detect corrosion in the compressor case while being operated in a marine environment.