N9014TContinental Copters TOMCAT MK5A 1993-07-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Continental Copters TOMCAT MK5A S/N: CC174-5

Summary

On July 30, 1993, a Continental Copters TOMCAT MK5A (N9014T) was involved in an incident near Duson, LA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION MAST BEARING, RESULTING IN OIL CONTAMINATION AND SUBSEQUENT BLOCKAGE OF THE INTERNAL OIL PORTS AND PASSAGES. FACTORS WERE: TOTAL LOSS OF COLLECTIVE CONTROL AND PARTIAL LOSS OF CYCLIC CONTROL.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN93LA091. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9014T.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 30, 1993
NTSB Number
DEN93LA091
Location
DUSON, LA
Event ID
20001211X12902
Coordinates
30.229238, -92.190147
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION MAST BEARING, RESULTING IN OIL CONTAMINATION AND SUBSEQUENT BLOCKAGE OF THE INTERNAL OIL PORTS AND PASSAGES. FACTORS WERE: TOTAL LOSS OF COLLECTIVE CONTROL AND PARTIAL LOSS OF CYCLIC CONTROL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CONTINENTAL COPTERS
Serial Number
CC174-5
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
TOMCAT MK5A ELTO
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PENN TEX HELICOPTERS INC
Address
10410 E HIGHWAY 90
Status
Deregistered
City
JEANERETTE
State / Zip Code
LA 70544-6715
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# DEN93LA091