NONE · BELL 407 · 2014-05-30 · Eugene Island 182A, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN14IA270
Event ID
20140602X05910
Type
Incident
Date
2014-05-30
Location
Eugene Island 182A, USA
Coordinates
29.969362, -92.119377
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
6
Total aboard
6
Aircraft
Make
BELL
Model
407
Registration
N1197
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
—
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The improper repair of the outer combustion case, which led to its ultimate failure due to the continued progression of a fatigue crack and resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff.