# NTSB Accident LAX03FA200
> **McDonnell Douglas 369D** · 2003-06-15 · Volcano, HI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX03FA200
- **Event ID:** 20030630X00970
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-06-15
- **Location:** Volcano, HI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 19.316667, -155.066665
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 4
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** McDonnell Douglas
- **Model:** 369D
- **Registration:** N4493M
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

a loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture and separation of the compressor coupling adapter.  The fatigue fracture was initiated by fretting on the pilot diameter due to both the inadequate design of the coupling and the coaxial misalignment of the spur adapter gear, compressor-coupling adapter, and compressor impeller during recent engine maintenance where the gearbox was removed and replaced.  A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the terrain to make an emergency landing.

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