Accident Details
Date
Saturday, November 4, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX90DUJ05
Location
MESA, AZ
Event ID
20001213X29808
Coordinates
33.439037, -111.760238
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE INFLIGHT SEPARATION OF THE TAIL ROTOR DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES AND THE INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT ATTACHMENT HARDWARE ON THE TAIL ROTOR BLADE PITCH CHANGE LINKAGES.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N138US
Make
BELL
Serial Number
154944
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
DUFF J W DBA
Address
8131 E 40TH AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
DENVER
State / Zip Code
CO 80207
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# LAX90DUJ05