Apr 19, 2006
Accident
Substantial Houston, TX
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
The failure by maintenance personnel to secure the tail rotor driveshaft cowling after performing maintenance which resulted in a loss of tail rotor control. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper preflight inspection of the tail rotor driveshaft area.
NTSB DFW06LA093