# NTSB Accident LAX89LA281
> **AEROSPATIALE AS350D** · 1989-08-19 · VOLCANO, HI, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX89LA281
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29162
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-08-19
- **Location:** VOLCANO, HI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 19.690519, -155.079696
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 5
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 7
## Aircraft
- **Make:** AEROSPATIALE
- **Model:** AS350D
- **Registration:** N35970
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE POWER TURBINE SHAFT AND BEARINGS. THE FAILURE WAS A RESULT OF OIL STARVATION DUE TO AN EXCESSIVELY WORN CHIP DETECTOR O-RING SEAL,INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND PREFLIGHT. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

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