# NTSB Accident CEN15LA395
> **BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 429** · 2015-08-21 · Port O'Connor, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN15LA395
- **Event ID:** 20150901X73122
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2015-08-21
- **Location:** Port O'Connor, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 28.427499, -96.455276
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA
- **Model:** 429
- **Registration:** N429AR
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The fatigue failure of the tail rotor pitch change link spherical bearing housing as a result of corrosion pitting.

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