Incident report
Robinson R44 crash near Chatham, New Jersey, United States
serious2017-02-24
Summary
Maintenance personnel's improper installation and inspection of the crankshaft gear bolt during major overhaul, which resulted in the crankshaft gear disengaging from the accessory gears of the engine and a subsequent loss of power.
Incident details
Date
2017-02-24
Location
Chatham, New Jersey, United States
Aircraft
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Probable cause
Pilot error
Weather
VMC
Source
NTSB CAROL ↗40.7394, -74.3883
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries2
SourceNTSB CAROL
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