N53EP

Substantial
None

Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 S/N: 182

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 4, 1988
NTSB Number
LAX88LA212
Location
LIHUE, HI
Event ID
20001213X25986
Coordinates
21.969593, -159.350799
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
5
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION DRIVE SHAFT ENGINE COUPLING DUE TO AN ANGULAR MISALIGNMENT OF THE DRIVE SHAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N53EP
Make
FAIRCHILD HILLER
Serial Number
182
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
FH-1100 FH11
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX88LA212