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N87729 – BELL UH-1B – 1991-05-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELL UH-1B S/N: 622034

Summary

On May 22, 1991, a Bell UH-1B (N87729) was involved in an accident near Smith Cove, AK. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A COMPLETE LOSE OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A TOTAL DISINTEGRATION OF THE TURBINE WHEEL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA059. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N87729.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 22, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA059
Location
SMITH COVE, AK
Event ID
20001212X16902
Coordinates
55.610195, -131.580734
Nearest Airport
Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A COMPLETE LOSE OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A TOTAL DISINTEGRATION OF THE TURBINE WHEEL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N87729
Make
BELL
Serial Number
622034
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
UH-1B UH1
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CHANDLER CHARLES E
Address
ROUTE # 4
Status
Deregistered
City
BEMIDJI
State / Zip Code
MN 56601
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# ANC91LA059

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