SERS · Enstrom F-28A · 2004-08-23 · Leroy, MN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI04CA237
Event ID
20040913X01409
Type
Accident
Date
2004-08-23
Location
Leroy, MN, USA
Coordinates
43.8875, -92.843055
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Enstrom
Model
F-28A
Registration
N9573
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The partial loss of engine power due to the missing 1/8-27 NPT Allen plug as a result of other maintenance personnel undertorquing the plug. Additionally, the pilot improperly excecuted a run on landing. A factor was the loss of tail rotor effectiveness.