MINR · Schweizer 269D · 2004-02-19 · San Antonio, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW04GA076
Event ID
20040219X00205
Type
Accident
Date
2004-02-19
Location
San Antonio, TX, USA
Coordinates
29.339445, -98.474166
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Schweizer
Model
269D
Registration
N255TP
FAR Part
PUBU
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The loss of engine power due to the axial movement of the compressor rotor blades contacting the compressor vanes resulting in a subsequent compressor stall. A contributing factor was the improper assembly of the compressor section during the engine overhaul by unknown maintenance personnel.