Final
1 minor
Feb 23, 2024
N2618W accident at Garey, CA
Bell 47G-3B-1 — Loss of engine power (total) at SMX (Garey, CA)
DateFeb 23, 2024
Tail numberN2618W
AircraftBell 47G-3B-1 · Bell 47 · B47G
LocationSMX — Garey, CA
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 137 Aerial application
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseWPR24LA093
Probable cause
Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly check the torque paint on a fuel control unit B-nut, which resulted in the loosening of the B-nut, a loss of engine power at a low altitude, and a subsequent impact with terrain.
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