Oct 9, 2013
Accident
Substantial Venice, LA
Injuries1 fatal, 3 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
A total loss of engine power due to the liberation of a second stage turbine blade near the blade root due to a high-cycle fatigue crack and subsequent overload. Although extensive testing and materials analysis was performed, the reason for crack initiation could not be determined.
NTSB CEN14FA004