MINR · HUGHES 369D · 2007-04-24 · Whiteville, NC, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL07LA079
Event ID
20070503X00505
Type
Accident
Date
2007-04-24
Location
Whiteville, NC, USA
Coordinates
34.106109, -78.702499
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
HUGHES
Model
369D
Registration
N11AS
FAR Part
133
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A partial loss of engine power due to fatigue fracture of the power turbine governor spring, causing a false pneumatic signal to the fuel control and a corresponding reduction in fuel flow.