Mar 7, 1998
Accident
Destroyed HOLLISTER, CA
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause
The failure of the maintenance personnel to recognize and repair the chafed area of the tail rotor driveshaft, which resulted in an in-flight separation of the tail fin and hub assembly.
NTSB LAX98LA108