NONE · Robinson R-22 · 2004-01-19 · Nicholasville, KY, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC04LA059
Event ID
20040128X00116
Type
Accident
Date
2004-01-19
Location
Nicholasville, KY, USA
Coordinates
37.866943, -84.521385
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R-22
Registration
N224LC
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A leak in the fuel system due to a loose fitting, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the inadequate maintenance inspection, which failed to detect/correct the security of the fitting.