Final
None
May 3, 2020
N1WT accident at Clewiston, FL
Airbus Helicopters AS350 — Flight control sys malf/fail at 2IS (Clewiston, FL)
DateMay 3, 2020
Tail numberN1WT
AircraftAirbus AS350 · Airbus AS350 AStar · AS50
Location2IS — Clewiston, FL
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseENG20LA031
Probable cause
Seizure of the hydraulic pump pulley bearing due to its improper installation by the manufacturer, leading to a failure of the hydraulic pump belt and the resultant partial loss of hydraulic assistance to the pedals.
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