N2092UBELL 206 L-1 1988-10-30 NTSB Accident Report

MINR
None

BELL 206 L-1 S/N: 45697

Summary

On October 30, 1988, a Bell 206 L-1 (N2092U) was involved in an incident near Brownsville, TX. All 5 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained minor damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: UNCONTAINED ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO THE THERMAL FATIGUE OF THE FIRST STAGE TRUBINE WHEEL.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW89IA011. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2092U.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 30, 1988
NTSB Number
FTW89IA011
Location
BROWNSVILLE, TX
Event ID
20001213X27056
Coordinates
26.469469, -97.779869
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
5
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

UNCONTAINED ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO THE THERMAL FATIGUE OF THE FIRST STAGE TRUBINE WHEEL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
45697
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
206 L-1 B06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO
Address
BRUSSELS NATIONAL AIRPORT
Status
Deregistered
City
ZAVENTEM
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# FTW89IA011