Primary finding
Probable cause
the failure of the Starflex arm due to fatigue, and the manufacturer's inadequate maintenance procedure. The operator's maintenance personnel failure to understand the repair procedure was a factor in the accident.
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NTSB investigation record
LAX95LA282
CompletedAerospatiale As-355-f1· N813CE
- Date
- August 8, 1995
- Location
- Daggett, CA
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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