# NTSB Accident DFW05FA032
> **Hughes 369D** · 2004-12-09 · Zachary, LA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DFW05FA032
- **Event ID:** 20041214X01986
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-12-09
- **Location:** Zachary, LA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.675277, -91.114166
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Hughes
- **Model:** 369D
- **Registration:** N7148Z
- **FAR Part:** 133
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The loss of engine power as a result of fatigue cracking of the compressor adaptor coupling initiated by fretting on the pilot diameter and subsequent disconnection of the compressor from the turbine assembly.  A contributing factor was the low operating altitude of the helicopter, which made a successful autorotation by the pilot imposible.

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