NONE · Bell 204-B · 1997-04-16 · CALDERWOOD, TN, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA97TA139
Event ID
20001208X07802
Type
Accident
Date
1997-04-16
Location
CALDERWOOD, TN, USA
Coordinates
35.660064, -84.089126
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
204-B
Registration
N4580Y
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The inadequate maintenance inspection of the helicopter resulting in loss of lubrication from the main drive shaft going undetected until failure of the drive shaft.