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Aviation accident CEN12LA228

MINR · ENSTROM 280FX · 2012-04-03 · Corpus Christi, TX, USA

Event

NTSB number
CEN12LA228
Event ID
20120405X35953
Type
Accident
Date
2012-04-03
Location
Corpus Christi, TX, USA
Coordinates
27.770277, -97.501113

Injuries

Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
ENSTROM
Model
280FX
Registration
N3042D
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The failure of the bolt that retained the clutch drive rod end, which resulted in a loss of main rotor drive and a subsequent hard landing.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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