NONE · Robinson R-44 · 1999-06-11 · SEVIERVILLE, TN, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA99LA181
Event ID
20001212X19068
Type
Accident
Date
1999-06-11
Location
SEVIERVILLE, TN, USA
Coordinates
35.779567, -83.610633
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R-44
Registration
N49669
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The induced fatigue fracture of a component in the engine-to-transmission rotor drive system resulting in a disconnection of the drive system during cruise flight caused by inadequate inspection processes by the manufacturer and the subsequent autorotative emergency descent and forced landing.