NONE · Bell 206B · 1998-08-04 · LUCERNE VALLEY, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX98LA256
Event ID
20001211X10892
Type
Accident
Date
1998-08-04
Location
LUCERNE VALLEY, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.519111, -116.879486
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
206B
Registration
N5016G
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the mechanic who installed the engine to follow proper procedures by insuring the proper torque to the oil output line, resulting in a loose fitting, oil loss and subsequent bearing failure.