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NTSB investigation record

FTW97LA326

Completed

Bell 206B· N7929J

Date
August 23, 1997
Location
Oak Grove, LA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The disconnect of the #5 tail rotor drive segment due to the debonding of the joint between the shaft tube and the flange fitting. Factors were the improper bead blasting of the tail rotor drive segment by an unknown maintenance personnel, and the lack of altitude and suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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