N3909F

Substantial
Fatal

BELL 412 S/N: 33015

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
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
412 B412
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
2

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