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Aviation accident FTW98TA152

SERS · Bell OH-58C · 1998-03-19 · DULCE, NM, USA

Event

NTSB number
FTW98TA152
Event ID
20001211X09686
Type
Accident
Date
1998-03-19
Location
DULCE, NM, USA
Coordinates
36.929351, -106.989547

Injuries

Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
Bell
Model
OH-58C
Registration
N505JA
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The partial loss of engine power due to a disconnected bleed air line to the fuel controller and the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. Factors were the loose B-nut, the inadequate maintenance by unknown personnel, insufficient standards/requirements for the use of torque paint, and the high density altitude.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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