Final
3 minor
Jul 9, 2023
N5027P accident at Waldorf, MD
Hughes 369D — Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail at None (Waldorf, MD)
DateJul 9, 2023
Tail numberN5027P
AircraftHughes 369D · Hughes/MD 500 · H500
LocationWaldorf, MD
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Aerial observation
Injuries3 minor
NTSB caseERA23LA293
Probable cause
Fatigue failure of the overrunning clutch outer race and a subsequent inflight loss of power due to abnormal bending loads as a result of improper reassembly of the clutch subassembly following maintenance and the presence of microcracks on the clutch’s outer race.
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