NONE · Eurocopter AS-350 BA · 2000-04-21 · KAHULUI, HI, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX00LA167
Event ID
20001212X20862
Type
Accident
Date
2000-04-21
Location
KAHULUI, HI, USA
Coordinates
20.759479, -156.450469
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
6
Total aboard
6
Aircraft
Make
Eurocopter
Model
AS-350 BA
Registration
N6094H
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Failure of the manufacturer to ensure proper quality control of the ignition solenoid housing chamfer area, which allowed for insufficient clamping forces between the ignition solenoid housing and T-fitting, and the eventual separation of the T-fitting, loss of fuel, and loss of engine power.