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Hughes (MD Helicopters) 369 crash near Adair, Iowa, United States

minor2022-03-17
Summary

The mechanic’s failure to properly torque a fuel control unit B-nut, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, an attempted autorotation, and an impact with terrain.

Incident details
Date
2022-03-17
Location
Adair, Iowa, United States
Operator
Winco, Inc.
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Probable cause
Weather / IMC
Phase of flight
cruise
Weather
VMC
Source
NTSB CAROL ↗
41.5323, -94.6695
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries1
SourceNTSB CAROL
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