Incident report
Hughes 369 crash near Kukuihaele, Hawaii, United States
serious2019-02-21
Summary
The partial loss of engine power due to corrosion in the engine bleed valve due to wash solution intrusion. Contributing to the accident was the installation of a bushing manufactured to incorrect dimensions in the bleed valve, and the uneven terrain at the landing site.
Incident details
Date
2019-02-21
Location
Kukuihaele, Hawaii, United States
Aircraft
Operator
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Probable cause
Phase of flight
approach
Weather
VMC
Source
NTSB CAROL ↗20.1108, -155.5542
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Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries1
SourceNTSB CAROL
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