N1071A

Unknown
Serious

Bell 206L-1 S/N: 45340

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 17, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90LA096
Location
E. ISLAND BLK15
Event ID
20001212X22926
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF CONTINUITY IN THE COMPRESSOR SECTION OF THE ENGINE DUE TO A FATIQUE FAILURE OF THE SPUR ADAPTER GEAR SHAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N1071A
Make
BELL
Serial Number
45340
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
206L-1 B06T
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
NONE
Status
Deregistered
City
XXX
State / Zip Code
OK 73102
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# FTW90LA096