Accident Details
Date
Friday, October 27, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA90LA010
Location
NEAH BAY, WA
Event ID
20001213X29720
Coordinates
48.329326, -124.630706
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
FATIGUE FAILURE OF ALL FOUR ATTACHMENT STUDS OF THE TAILROTOR GEARBOX RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE GEAR BOX, AND INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9163F
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
690540D
Model / ICAO
369D
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
EAGLE AIR HELICOPTERS INC
Address
P O BOX 1555
Status
Deregistered
City
FORKS
State / Zip Code
WA 98331
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# SEA90LA010