NONE · Robinson R44 · 2005-05-11 · Gustine, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX05LA164
Event ID
20050525X00675
Type
Accident
Date
2005-05-11
Location
Gustine, CA, USA
Coordinates
37.2625, -120.963058
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R44
Registration
N144SM
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the improper installation of the nut/bolt assembly connecting the left cyclic push-pull tube to the non-rotating swashplate by maintenance personnel, which led to a loss of roll control during takeoff.