Summary
On July 27, 1990, a Robinson R22 (N9017S) was involved in an incident near Paducah, KY. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR THRUST DUE TO IMPROPER PART INSTALLATION.
This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO90LA065. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9017S.
Accident Details
Date
Friday, July 27, 1990
NTSB Number
BFO90LA065
Location
PADUCAH, KY
Event ID
20001212X23607
Coordinates
37.010658, -88.579048
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR THRUST DUE TO IMPROPER PART INSTALLATION.
Aircraft Information
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# BFO90LA065