N27555BELL 206L-1 1989-01-09 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

BELL 206L-1 S/N: 45250

Summary

On January 09, 1989, a Bell 206L-1 (N27555) was involved in an accident near S. Timbalier 75, GM. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER DUE TO AN UNDETERMINED FAILURE OF THE TAIL ROTOR CONTROL SYSTEM.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW89LA039. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N27555.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, January 9, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89LA039
Location
S. TIMBALIER 75, GM
Event ID
20001213X27586
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER DUE TO AN UNDETERMINED FAILURE OF THE TAIL ROTOR CONTROL SYSTEM.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
45250
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
206L-1 B06T
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PREMIER ROTORS LLC
Address
1035 CORMIER DR
Status
Deregistered
City
BREAUX BRIDGE
State / Zip Code
LA 70517-7408
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# FTW89LA039