Accident Details
Date
Thursday, November 1, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL91FA013
Location
GATLINBURG, TN
Event ID
20001212X24558
Coordinates
35.720100, -83.490249
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
THE ACCIDENT WAS INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE OF THE HELICOPTER, ALLOWING A TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT BEARING TO EXCEED WEAR LIMITS. THIS RESULTED IN HIGH LOADS ON THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT, AND THE RESULTING FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE DRIVE SHAFT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N49DA
Make
BELL
Serial Number
1825
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PIGEON FORGE HELICOPTERS INC
Address
8275 HUNTER HALT COURT
Status
Deregistered
City
DAYTON
State / Zip Code
OH 45424
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# ATL91FA013