ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 376034
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| Date: | Wednesday 23 October 1985 |
| Time: | 09:00 LT |
| Type: |  Bell 206B |
| Owner/operator: | Era Helicopters, Inc. |
| Registration: | N376EH |
| MSN: | 1436 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5320 hours |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C20 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Port O'conner, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Port O'connor, TX |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE ACFT ROLLED OVER AFTER A FORCED LNDG DUE TO LOSS OF POWER. THE ENG LOST ABOUT 60 PERCENT OF ITS POWER DURING CRUISE AT ABOUT 250 FT AGL. POST ACC INSPECTION SHOWED THAT FUEL LINE P/N 685481 B-NUT HAD BACKED OFF THE FUEL CONTROL END OF LINE 250C20 IPC. THE LAST MAJOR ENG MAINTENANCE WAS A TURBINE CHANGE ON 3/3/85. THE LAST HEAVY INSPECTION WAS ON 10-11-85. THE ACFT FLEW 47.5 HRS AFTER THAT INSPECTION BEFORE THIS FUEL LINE DISCONNECTION.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW86LRG01
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Mar-2024 12:03 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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