SERS · Hughes 369D · 2003-06-26 · Kualapuu, HI, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX03LA212
Event ID
20030730X01229
Type
Accident
Date
2003-06-26
Location
Kualapuu, HI, USA
Coordinates
21.116666, -157.100006
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Hughes
Model
369D
Registration
N633WA
FAR Part
133
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the total loss of engine power resulting from a fatigue failure of the 3rd stage turbine wheel airfoils. The reason for the airfoil's fatigue failure could not be determined.