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NTSB investigation record

LAX99LA245

Completed

Hughes 369D· N8661F

Date
July 3, 1999
Location
Oakdale, CA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The disintegration and failure of the oil pump drive spur gear aft bearing, which resulted in failure of the oil pump and subsequent oil starvation to the engine's turbine module. A factor in the accident was the failure of company maintenance personnel to comply with the manufacturer's service bulletin regarding replacement of the bearing.

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