Jul 23, 2000
Accident
Substantial BOULDER CITY, NV
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
The fatigue fracture and separation of the No. 6 cylinder fuel injector line due to the company maintenance personnel's failure to comply with an Airworthiness Directive. A factor in the accident was the company's decision to operate the aircraft in environmental conditions, which were outside of the single engine performance capability of the aircraft.
NTSB LAX00LA277