The decision of the maintenance facility mechanic to conduct maintenance without reference to the applicable manufacturer’s guidance, which resulted in the improper reassembly and subsequent failure of the engine compressor bleed valve, which in turn prevented the engine from responding to further power demand at a critical phase of flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the maintenance facility’s director of maintenance to ensure that the overhaul was conducted properly and that the required post-maintenance test procedures were accomplished.
N602L
1999 AIR TRACTOR INC AT-602
Fixed wing single engine · Turbo-prop · Restricted
1 NTSB record
for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.
Registration
Airframe
Powerplant
Live Flight Status
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Transponder & Tracking
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NTSB Accident & Incident Record
Dec 27, 2016
Accident
Substantial Willows, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
NTSB WPR17LA042