NONE · Bell 206B · 1997-08-23 · OAK GROVE, LA, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW97LA326
Event ID
20001208X08637
Type
Accident
Date
1997-08-23
Location
OAK GROVE, LA, USA
Coordinates
32.860504, -91.38993
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
206B
Registration
N7929J
FAR Part
133
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The disconnect of the #5 tail rotor drive segment due to the debonding of the joint between the shaft tube and the flange fitting. Factors were the improper bead blasting of the tail rotor drive segment by an unknown maintenance personnel, and the lack of altitude and suitable terrain for the forced landing.