Accident · 2008-10-30

NTSB case ERA09LA031 · HUGHES 369D · Part 133

What the record says

Event date
2008-10-30
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
Serious injury
Aircraft
HUGHES 369D (N606AS)
Operating rule
Part 133
Operator
Aerial Solutions, Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report)
Aerial Solutions, Inc.

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power due to the improper assembly of the compressor discharge tubes to the combustion liner.

Source: NTSB case ERA09LA031

Flight crew

Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
PilotCommercialNone45Class 2 (2008-01-23)4,198 total · 4,000 in this make/model · 3,979 as PIC · 249 last 90 days

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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