MINR · Bell 206B · 2002-04-11 · Walnut Hill, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW02LA117
Event ID
20020412X00503
Type
Accident
Date
2002-04-11
Location
Walnut Hill, TX, USA
Coordinates
32.846942, -96.851669
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
206B
Registration
N513FD
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The loss of engine power as a result of the backing off of the PC air line "B" nut due to the improper installation by the company maintenance personnel. Contributing factors were the inadequate preflight by the pilot and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.