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May 19, 2022
N448JM accident at Palm Beach, FL
Eurocopter AS355 — Part(s) separation from AC at Palm Beach, FL
DateMay 19, 2022
Tail numberN448JM
AircraftEurocopter AS355 · Airbus AS350 AStar · AS55
LocationPalm Beach, FL
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA22LA231
Probable cause
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the unlatched engine cowling opening and being struck by a main rotor blade during flight. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the cowling following maintenance.
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