N5004LBELL 206B 1989-04-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELL 206B S/N: 2451

Summary

On April 05, 1989, a Bell 206B (N5004L) was involved in an incident near West Cameron. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL AND FUEL CONTAMINATION, WHICH RESULTED IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. RELATED FACTORS WERE: A BINDING (STUCK) FUEL FILTER CAP BYPASS VALVE AND PARTIAL FAILURE (INTERMITTENT OPERATION) OF THE RESPECTIVE ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT SYSTEM.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW89FA075. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5004L.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 5, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89FA075
Location
WEST CAMERON
Event ID
20001213X28089
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL AND FUEL CONTAMINATION, WHICH RESULTED IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. RELATED FACTORS WERE: A BINDING (STUCK) FUEL FILTER CAP BYPASS VALVE AND PARTIAL FAILURE (INTERMITTENT OPERATION) OF THE RESPECTIVE ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT SYSTEM.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
2451
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
206B B06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NOTLEF INC
Address
PO BOX 767
Status
Deregistered
City
PORT O CONNOR
State / Zip Code
TX 77982-0767
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# FTW89FA075