N955B

Substantial
None

BELL 47G S/N: 711

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 23, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA229
Location
PONCE, PR
Event ID
20001213X29193
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE AFT TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
711
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1954
Model / ICAO
47G B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
47G

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LAMBERT BRIAN J
Address
8307 E 75TH ST
City
TULSA
State / Zip Code
OK 74133-2957
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# MIA89LA229