SERS · HUGHES 369D · 2010-01-08 · Kooskia, ID, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR10GA102
Event ID
20100108X85031
Type
Accident
Date
2010-01-08
Location
Kooskia, ID, USA
Coordinates
46.720832, -115.08583
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
3
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
HUGHES
Model
369D
Registration
N500LW
FAR Part
PUBU
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A complete loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 bearing, which was precipitated by electrical arcing that occurred at an unknown time prior to the accident flight.