# NTSB Accident LAX97LA120
> **McDonnell Douglas MD 369HS** · 1997-03-11 · PACIFIC OCEAN, PO · NONE
## 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.

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