Jun 14, 1989
Accident
Destroyed BARING, WA
Injuries1 serious, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 133
Probable Cause
FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE TAIL ROTOR 42 DEGREE GEAR BOX DUE TO PILOT INDUCED OVERSTRESS. NAVY DATA AND FAA TYPE CERTIFICATE LIMITATIONS WERE NOT ADHERED TO.
NTSB SEA89FA111