Feb 21, 1997
Accident
Substantial MILOLII, HI
Injuries3 serious, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
failure of the tail rotor for undetermined reason(s), resulting in tail rotor imbalance, separation of the tail rotor, and an autorotative landing on rough terrain with high vegetation. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
NTSB LAX97FA107