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Aviation accident ANC03LA073

MINR · Bell 206B · 2003-07-10 · Aniak, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number
ANC03LA073
Event ID
20030716X01116
Type
Accident
Date
2003-07-10
Location
Aniak, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.581665, -159.54306

Injuries

Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
Bell
Model
206B
Registration
N111MT
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The compressor discharge pressure line (Pc line) B-nut coming loose at the fuel control unit, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees during an autorotation. A factor associated with the accident was the improper installation of the Pc line B-nut by company maintenance personnel.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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