NONE · SIKORSKY S76 · 2019-05-15 · Morrilton, AR, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN19LA146
Event ID
20190520X43445
Type
Accident
Date
2019-05-15
Location
Morrilton, AR, USA
Coordinates
35.1018, -92.7652
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
6
Total aboard
6
Aircraft
Make
SIKORSKY
Model
S76
Registration
N761AF
FAR Part
135
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The improper securing of the exhaust duct bolts, which resulted in the duct becoming unseated and substantial heat damage to the tail rotor drive shaft.