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Aviation accident LAX98LA134

MINR · Bell OH-58A · 1998-04-09 · HURON, CA, USA

Event

NTSB number
LAX98LA134
Event ID
20001211X09887
Type
Accident
Date
1998-04-09
Location
HURON, CA, USA
Coordinates
36.200614, -120.090545

Injuries

Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
Bell
Model
OH-58A
Registration
N176SJ
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
NBRT
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

A loss of engine power due to deteriorated O-ring seals in the fuel boost pump, which allowed air to enter the fuel lines. Factors in the accident were the inadequate manufacturer's inspection criteria for the fuel boost pump O-ring seals and the resulting failure of the operator's maintenance personnel failure to detect the condition.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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