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NTSB investigation record

LAX89LA281

Completed

Aerospatiale As350D· N35970

Date
August 19, 1989
Location
Volcano, HI
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

A catastrophic failure of the power turbine shaft and bearings. The failure was a result of oil starvation due to an excessively worn chip detector o-ring seal,inadequate maintenance and preflight. Contributing factor(s) was: the mountainous terrain.

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