ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 289289
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| Date: | Wednesday 25 May 2011 |
| Time: | 10:40 LT |
| Type: | Bell 47G-3B-1 Soloy |
| Owner/operator: | Scotts Helicopter Services Inc |
| Registration: | N96SH |
| MSN: | 2927 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1964 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 13752 hours |
| Engine model: | Allison T63A700 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Lakeville, Minnesota -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Minneapolis-Flying Cloud Airport, MN (FCM/KFCM) |
| Lakeville, MN | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that the helicopter experienced a total loss of engine power while maneuvering during an aerial application operation. He performed a forced landing to a swamp, which resulted in substantial damage to the airframe. Examination of the engine revealed that the compressor discharge pressure bleed line between the governor and the fuel control was leaking at a loose B-nut.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power due to a loose B-nut on the compressor discharge pressure bleed line.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN11LA370
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Oct-2022 12:02 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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