May 24, 2000
Accident
Substantial PATTERSON, LA
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
the failure of the tail rotor spider bearing, the pilot's failure to follow the proper emergency procedures as stated in the helicopter's checklist by not performing a run-on landing, and the inadvertent deactivation of the hydraulic system.
NTSB FTW00LA153