N314RMBell 214B-1 1992-03-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

Bell 214B-1 S/N: 28041

Summary

On March 06, 1992, a Bell 214B-1 (N314RM) was involved in an accident near Hobart Bay, AK. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY IMPELLER, AND INADEQUATE QUALITY CONTROL BY THE MANUFACTURER. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE MOUNTAINOUS/HILLY TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC92FA044. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N314RM.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 6, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92FA044
Location
HOBART BAY, AK
Event ID
20001211X14191
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY IMPELLER, AND INADEQUATE QUALITY CONTROL BY THE MANUFACTURER. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE MOUNTAINOUS/HILLY TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
28041
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
214B-1 B214
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HELICOPTERS INC
Address
PO BOX 1337
Status
Deregistered
City
PROVO
State / Zip Code
UT 84603
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# ANC92FA044