Accident · substantial damage
Jan 24, 1999 · Lemoore, CAThe inadequate nature of the operator's maintenance, which failed to detect the primer and magneto discrepancies. An overly lean fuel mixture and/or magneto cross firing resulted in detonation, an ensuing connecting rod failure, and a total loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the helicopter's low altitude and the uneven, soft nature of the terrain.
- Damage
- Substantial
- Injuries
- None
- Report
- LAX99LA081
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for LAX99LA081)