NONE · HUGHES 369HS · 1989-12-09 · WAIMEA, HI, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX90LA050
Event ID
20001213X29978
Type
Accident
Date
1989-12-09
Location
WAIMEA, HI, USA
Coordinates
21.949567, -159.670883
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
5
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
HUGHES
Model
369HS
Registration
N9161F
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE PC TUBE BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, WHICH RESULTED IN FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE TUBE DUE TO INDUCED BENDING STRESSES.