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Aviation accident LAX98LA159

NONE · Bell 206B · 1998-05-15 · TEMECULA, CA, USA

Event

NTSB number
LAX98LA159
Event ID
20001211X10127
Type
Accident
Date
1998-05-15
Location
TEMECULA, CA, USA

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
Bell
Model
206B
Registration
N90215
FAR Part
137
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 in the fracture and separation of several stator vanes. Deterioration was not detected as a result of an inadequate maintenance inspection frequency.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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