SERS · McDonnell Douglas 369E · 2002-06-25 · Ontario, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX02GA209
Event ID
20020712X01109
Type
Accident
Date
2002-06-25
Location
Ontario, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.046665, -117.601669
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
McDonnell Douglas
Model
369E
Registration
N40NT
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The mechanic's improper maintenance procedures (FOD prevention) during a 100-hour inspection, which resulted in foreign object damage (FOD) to the compressor section and catastrophic engine failure. Factors were the presence of vehicles and power lines partially obstructing the forced landing site that necessitated the pilot's use of rotor system energy to avoid, which resulted in a hard landing.