N6572KBENSON B8M 1991-03-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

BENSON B8M S/N: S-223

Summary

On March 16, 1991, a Benson B8M (N6572K) was involved in an accident near Hartselle, AL. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE MAIN ROTOR BEARING BLOCK BY THE OWNER/PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN THE SEPARATION OF THE MAIN ROTOR SYSTEM.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL91LA066. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6572K.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 16, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA066
Location
HARTSELLE, AL
Event ID
20001212X16545
Coordinates
34.429634, -86.929107
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE MAIN ROTOR BEARING BLOCK BY THE OWNER/PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN THE SEPARATION OF THE MAIN ROTOR SYSTEM.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BENSON
Serial Number
S-223
Model / ICAO
B8M

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SPIVEY FRANKLIN G
Address
RT 6 BOX 203
Status
Deregistered
City
HARTSELLE
State / Zip Code
AL 35640
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# ATL91LA066