Incident report
Robinson R44 crash near Santa Barbara, California, United States
serious2017-05-05
Summary
A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of an engine piston rod for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive damage.
Incident details
Date
2017-05-05
Location
Santa Barbara, California, United States
Aircraft
Operator
Santa Barbara Helicopter Tours
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Probable cause
Under investigation
Weather
VMC
Source
NTSB CAROL ↗34.4328, -119.7511
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Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries3
SourceNTSB CAROL
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