N9014T

Substantial
None

Continental Copters TOMCAT MK5A S/N: CC174-5

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
N9014T
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