# NTSB Accident LAX00LA167
> **Eurocopter AS-350 BA** · 2000-04-21 · KAHULUI, HI, USA · NONE
## 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.

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