2 fatal · GAUCHAT SAFARI · 2009-05-22 · Rock Springs, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR09LA253
Event ID
20090522X74730
Type
Accident
Date
2009-05-22
Location
Rock Springs, AZ, USA
Coordinates
34.042499, -112.149444
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
GAUCHAT
Model
SAFARI
Registration
N147MD
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The separation of the main rotor head during cruise flight as a result of cyclic fatigue of the main rotor head spindle. The fatigue crack was due to an inadequate manufacturing process.