Nov 3, 1998
Accident
Substantial PIOCHE, NV
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
The loss of tail rotor effectiveness, due to the installation of incorrect pitch links by the maintenance facility. A factor in the accident was the lack of an adequate quality assurance program in the maintenance facility.
NTSB LAX99LA022