Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, September 9, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92FA159
Location
NUNAVAUGALUK LK, AK
Event ID
20001211X15553
Coordinates
58.819282, -157.859024
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE SEPARATION OF THE TAIL ROTOR ABRASION STRIP AND THE SUBSEQUENT TOTAL LOSS OF THE TAIL ROTOR. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: INSUFFICIENT MANUFACTURER'S MAINTENANCE DESIGN CHANGES, INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT DESIGN BY THE MANUFACTURER AND INSUFFICIENT STANDARDS OF THE FAA CERTIFICATION ORGANIZATION.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8697F
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
1170221D
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
369D
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1013 N OUTER RD
Status
Deregistered
City
BATES CITY
State / Zip Code
MO 64011-8524
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# ANC92FA159