Aviation Accident Summary MKC82DA158

MASON CITY, IA, USA

Aircraft #1

N1345Q

FAIRCHILD HILLER FH 1100

Analysis

DURING A SWATH RUN, THE ENGINE RPM DROPPED TO FLIGHT IDLE AND THE HELICOPTER WAS LANDED HARD IN A CLEAR AREA BESIDE THE FIELD. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT A SENSING LINE FOR THE FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM HAD FAILED. THIS PREVENTED THE ENGINE FROM OPERATING ABOVE IDLE POWER.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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