NONE · MD Helicopter 900 · 2003-10-16 · FREDONIA, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX04TA017
Event ID
20031029X01827
Type
Accident
Date
2003-10-16
Location
FREDONIA, AZ, USA
Coordinates
36.85958, -112.839424
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
5
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
MD Helicopter
Model
900
Registration
N179PA
FAR Part
PUBU
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's in-flight loss of control due to the fatigue fracture and separation of the force limiting control rod (an integral part of the anti-torque system), which resulted in the helicopter's uncommanded yaw/spin and subsequent collision with terrain.