NONE · Bell 206-L4 · 2004-01-28 · Patterson, LA, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW04LA067
Event ID
20040203X00148
Type
Accident
Date
2004-01-28
Location
Patterson, LA, USA
Coordinates
29.709444, -91.338607
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
6
Total aboard
6
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
206-L4
Registration
N207RT
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The in-flight separation of the helicopter's left winglet due to pre-existing cracks resulting in the winglet striking the tail rotor in-flight, and subsequent loss of directional control.