The excessive descent rate that required an abrupt flare, resulting in the main rotor severing the tailboom.
N27AE
1978 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206L-1
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Standard
2 NTSB records
for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.
Registration
Airframe
Powerplant
Live Flight Status
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Transponder & Tracking
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Ownership History: 2 prior registrations
| Registrant | Location | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| AIR EVAC LEASING CORPORATION | WEST PLAINS, MO | Sep 28, 1998 |
NTSB Accident & Incident Record
Jan 31, 2003
Accident
Substantial West Plains, MO
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
NTSB CHI03LA062
May 24, 1998
Accident
Substantial SPRINGDALE, AR
Injuries3 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The failure of maintenance personnel to properly assemble the engine's accessory gearbox, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to partial blockage of the main oil passage by an o-ring. The blockage reduced oil flow to the turbine shafting, which led to the total failure of the gas producer turbine shaft and the power (free) turbine shaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
NTSB FTW98FA239