# SDR CA120716009

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 8, 2012
- Submitted: September 14, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Doug MD 900
- Registry model: [Doug MD 900](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-helicopter-md-900) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwc PW207E
- System (JASC): [7250 · Turbine Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7250)
- Part: Blade
- Condition: Fractured
- Location: Power Turbine
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: B, A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120716009

## Discrepancy

(CAN) AFTER TAKINGOFF FROM THE ROOF OF A HOSPITAL,  DURING THE TRANSITION PHASE, THE CREW HEARD A LOUD NOISE FOLLOWED BY A POWER LOSS AND NR 1 ENGINE SHUTDOWN.  THE CREW FLEW THE ACFT SINGLE ENGINE (OEI) AND PERFORMED AN UNEVENTFUL RUN-ON LANDING AT AIRPORT.  POST FLIGHT INSPECTION REPORTED FRACTURED POWER TURBINE BLADES.

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