N8117BELL 47D-1 1990-07-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELL 47D-1 S/N: K732

Summary

On July 12, 1990, a Bell 47D-1 (N8117) was involved in an accident near Fair Oaks, AR. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: TAIL ROTOR CABLE DISENGAGEMENT DUE TO INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC90LA144. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8117.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 12, 1990
NTSB Number
MKC90LA144
Location
FAIR OAKS, AR
Event ID
20001212X23771
Coordinates
35.229240, -90.779159
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

TAIL ROTOR CABLE DISENGAGEMENT DUE TO INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
K732
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
47D-1 B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
47D1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HENRY MARK A
Address
12900 FM 3436 RD
City
DICKINSON
State / Zip Code
TX 77539-2565
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# MKC90LA144