NONE · Bell OH-58C · 2005-04-08 · Colorado Sprngs, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN05TA072
Event ID
20050511X00591
Type
Accident
Date
2005-04-08
Location
Colorado Sprngs, CO, USA
Coordinates
38.83041, -104.80928
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
OH-58C
Registration
N198PD
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the failure of the N1 tachometer generator which resulted in a precautionary landing. Contributing factors include the frayed wire and the unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing.