MINR · Kaman HH-43B · 2001-06-26 · Mullan, ID, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA01LA121
Event ID
20010710X01346
Type
Accident
Date
2001-06-26
Location
Mullan, ID, USA
Coordinates
47.459178, -115.740226
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Kaman
Model
HH-43B
Registration
N556D
FAR Part
133
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The development of multiple fatigue cracks which ultimately resulted in the fracture of the 1st stage gas producer turbine rotor sealing disc. Factors contributing to the accident were mountainous/hilly and unsuitable terrain conditions.