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NTSB investigation record

LAX95LA019

Completed

Eurocopter As-350D· N5771L

Date
October 24, 1994
Location
Kaupo, HI
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

a total loss of engine power by the corrosion fatigue failure of the compressor impeller due to the failure of company maintenance personnel to perform the prescribed daily compressor wash procedures and the inadequate maintenance inspections, which failed to detect the corrosion and subsequent pitting, that led to the fatigue initiation.

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