N146RM

Destroyed
Fatal

AEROSPATIALE SA 316B S/N: 1614

Summary

On November 28, 1991, a Aerospatiale SA 316B (N146RM) was involved in an accident near Bridgeport, CA. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE HELICOPTER'S TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT AND DRIVE SHAFT BEARING DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASON(S).

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92FA054. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N146RM.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, November 28, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX92FA054
Location
BRIDGEPORT, CA
Event ID
20001212X18461
Coordinates
38.270641, -119.329650
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE HELICOPTER'S TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT AND DRIVE SHAFT BEARING DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASON(S).

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AEROSPATIALE
Serial Number
1614
Model / ICAO
SA 316B

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HELICOPTERS INC
Address
800 SOUTH 3110 WEST
Status
Deregistered
City
PROVO
State / Zip Code
UT 84603
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# LAX92FA054