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Aviation accident ANC96FA098

1 fatal · Sikorsky CH-54A · 1996-07-13 · KETCHIKAN, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number
ANC96FA098
Event ID
20001208X06129
Type
Accident
Date
1996-07-13
Location
KETCHIKAN, AK, USA
Coordinates
55.610633, -131.579589

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
Sikorsky
Model
CH-54A
Registration
N541SB
FAR Part
133
Engines
2
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

failure of the number 5 tailrotor bearing. A factor relating to the accident was: the uneven/steep sloping terrain, where the pilot was forced to land. Possible factors were: inadequate handling/labeling of the 'relubed' bearing by intermediate supplyier(s), and/or insufficient shelf life/service limits for military surplus parts.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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