# NTSB Accident LAX01LA079
> **Hughes 369D** · 2001-01-23 · Ely, NV, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX01LA079
- **Event ID:** 20010125X00357
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-01-23
- **Location:** Ely, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.247161, -114.86769
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Hughes
- **Model:** 369D
- **Registration:** N8353F
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The mechanic's inadvertent activation of the bleed valve, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and loss of engine power while in cruise flight.

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