Accident · 2016-06-03

NTSB case ERA16LA202 · BELL 407 · Part 135

What the record says

Event date
2016-06-03
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
Minor injury
Aircraft
BELL 407 (N4999)
Operating rule
Part 135
Operator
PHI Air Medical, LLC Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report)
PHI AIR MEDICAL

Probable cause

An incorrect and unapproved repair of the engine compressor diffuser performed by a machinist at a repair facility, which resulted in failure of the compressor diffuser aft plate and a partial loss of engine power.

Source: NTSB case ERA16LA202

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
Pilot pilot flyingCommercialAirplane / Helicopter53Class 1 (2015-07-13)8,550 total · 680 in this make/model · 6,900 as PIC · 52 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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