Jan 5, 2006
Accident
Substantial Lahaina, HI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
An intermittent electrical continuity failure and short of the DECU-XPC wiring harness, which resulted in an uncommanded and an initially undetected engine deceleration and a resulting loss of main rotor rpm. Also causal was the manufacturer's inadequate installation of the wiring harness at the time of manufacture.
NTSB LAX06FA080