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Aviation accident WPR19LA087

SERS · MD HELICOPTER 369 · 2019-02-21 · Kukuihaele, HI, USA

Event

NTSB number
WPR19LA087
Event ID
20190221X00100
Type
Accident
Date
2019-02-21
Location
Kukuihaele, HI, USA
Coordinates
20.110834, -155.55416

Injuries

Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
MD HELICOPTER
Model
369
Registration
N506PH
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The partial loss of engine power due to corrosion in the engine bleed valve due to wash solution intrusion. Contributing to the accident was the installation of a bushing manufactured to incorrect dimensions in the bleed valve, and the uneven terrain at the landing site.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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