N702NABELL XV-15 301 1992-08-20 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

BELL XV-15 301 S/N: 0001

Summary

On August 20, 1992, a Bell XV-15 301 (N702NA) was involved in an accident near Arlington, TX. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION WHICH RESULTED IN A DISCONNECTED PROPROTOR GOVERNOR LINKAGE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW92FA215. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N702NA.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 20, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92FA215
Location
ARLINGTON, TX
Event ID
20001211X15404
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION WHICH RESULTED IN A DISCONNECTED PROPROTOR GOVERNOR LINKAGE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
0001
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
XV-15 301 XV15
Aircraft Type
Hybrid Lift
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TEXTRON INC
Address
PO BOX 482
Status
Deregistered
City
FORT WORTH
State / Zip Code
TX 76101
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# FTW92FA215