a total loss of engine power by the corrosion fatigue failure of the compressor impeller due to the failure of company maintenance personnel to perform the prescribed daily compressor wash procedures and the inadequate maintenance inspections, which failed to detect the corrosion and subsequent pitting, that led to the fatigue initiation.
N5771L
LEADING EDGE AERIAL TECH INC PV100X
Rotorcraft · Electric
3 NTSB records
for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.
Registration
Airframe
Powerplant
Live Flight Status
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Transponder & Tracking
The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.
Ownership History: 2 prior registrations
| Registrant | Location | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|
| FOSTER VINCENT E | SEATTLE, WA | Apr 23, 1974 |
| ROBERTS AIRCRAFT CO | GRANITE CANYON, WY | Jun 23, 2009 |
NTSB Accident & Incident Record
Oct 24, 1994
Accident
Substantial KAUPO, HI
Injuries4 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
NTSB LAX95LA019
Feb 28, 1994
Incident
Minor HUELO, HI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
THE OPERATOR MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL'S INADEQUATE 100-HOUR INSPECTION. THE LOOSE FUEL CONTROL LINE FITTING, THE TREE STUMP, AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN WERE FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT.
NTSB LAX94IA145
Jul 19, 1982
Accident
Substantial GULF OF MEXICO
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
NTSB FTW82DA285