NONE · Sikorsky S-76A · 2006-04-19 · Houston, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
DFW06LA093
Event ID
20060425X00484
Type
Accident
Date
2006-04-19
Location
Houston, TX, USA
Coordinates
29.829814, -95.659027
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
10
Total aboard
10
Aircraft
Make
Sikorsky
Model
S-76A
Registration
N8063R
FAR Part
135
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure by maintenance personnel to secure the tail rotor driveshaft cowling after performing maintenance which resulted in a loss of tail rotor control. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper preflight inspection of the tail rotor driveshaft area.