Aviation accident FTW99FA192

3 fatal · MBB BK-117-B2 · 1999-07-17 · FRESNO, TX, USA

Event

NTSB number: FTW99FA192
Event ID: 20001212X19258
Type: Accident
Date: 1999-07-17
Location: FRESNO, TX, USA
Coordinates: 29.530714, -95.449653

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 3
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: MBB
Model: BK-117-B2
Registration: N110HH
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 2
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

the loss of control during approach due to the corrosion of the T-T strap which resulted in fatigue cracking and subsequent separation of the strap and main rotor blade from the helicopter.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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