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NTSB investigation record

FTW89FA075

Completed

Bell 206B· N5004L

Date
April 5, 1989
Location
West Cameron,
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

Inadequate maintenance/inspection of the aircraft fuel system by company maintenance personnel and fuel contamination, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Related factors were: a binding (stuck) fuel filter cap bypass valve and partial failure (intermittent operation) of the respective annunciator light system.

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