2 fatal · Robinson R44 II · 2007-03-27 · Ponte Vedra Bch, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN07FA079
Event ID
20070405X00374
Type
Accident
Date
2007-03-27
Location
Ponte Vedra Bch, FL, USA
Coordinates
30.231666, -81.375556
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R44 II
Registration
N744SH
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the mechanic's improper installation of the attachment hardware for the servo to swashplate push-pull tube joint which resulted in a disconnection, subsequent loss of control, and impact with terrain. Contributing factors were the company management's inadequate surveillance and enforcement of maintenance procedures, the excessive maintenance workload due to inadequate staffing of maintenance personnel, and the insufficient management of maintenance tasks.