Accident Details
Date
Monday, August 26, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91FA155
Location
GARDEN BANKS
Event ID
20001212X17861
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
4
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
7
Total Aboard
13
Probable Cause and Findings
OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE NUMBER ONE TAIL ROTOR HANGER BEARING FOR AN UNDETERINED REASON, AND FAILURE OF THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3909F
Make
BELL
Serial Number
33015
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
XXX
Status
Deregistered
City
LAFAYETTE
State / Zip Code
LA 70501
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# FTW91FA155