NONE · Eurocopter Deutschland GMBH MBB BK-117 A4 · 2002-08-27 · Bradenton, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA02IA160
Event ID
20020909X01554
Type
Incident
Date
2002-08-27
Location
Bradenton, FL, USA
Coordinates
27.482778, -82.523056
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
5
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
Eurocopter Deutschland GMBH
Model
MBB BK-117 A4
Registration
N528SF
FAR Part
135
Engines
2
Damage
MINR
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Improper maintenance/installation of the No. 2 engine power turbine (PT) wheel assembly by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in deflection at the engine case axial midpoint and misalignment between the inlet housing and the rear bearing support housing (RBSH) which resulted in damage to the engine and an in-flight fire.