Dec 3, 2012
Accident
Substantial Mekoryuk, AK
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
The total loss of engine power as a result of a fractured first-stage compressor blade due to fatigue cracking. The source of the fatigue crack could not be determined due to secondary damage sustained to the fracture surface.
NTSB ANC13LA012