2 fatal · BELL 47D1 · 1994-04-22 · MARATHON, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA94FA125
Event ID
20001206X01147
Type
Accident
Date
1994-04-22
Location
MARATHON, FL, USA
Coordinates
24.709703, -81.080535
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
BELL
Model
47D1
Registration
N9660
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
SEPARATION OF THE TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX AND TAIL ROTOR BLADES FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO FOLLOW THE PROPER MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE AFTER A PREVIOUS TAIL ROTOR STRIKE, AND FAILURE TO CONDUCT A 100-HOUR INSPECTION WHEN DUE.