1 fatal · BELL 47G-4A · 2010-07-24 · Rochester, MN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN10LA431
Event ID
20100725X05225
Type
Accident
Date
2010-07-24
Location
Rochester, MN, USA
Coordinates
44.04972, -92.326385
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
BELL
Model
47G-4A
Registration
N124SH
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The total loss of engine power due to a high-cycle fatigue fracture of a first-stage compressor blade. The reason for the fracture could not be determined during postaccident examination.