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NTSB investigation record

FTW98FA239

Completed

Bell 206L-3· N27AE

Date
May 24, 1998
Location
Springdale, AR
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The failure of maintenance personnel to properly assemble the engine's accessory gearbox, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to partial blockage of the main oil passage by an o-ring. The blockage reduced oil flow to the turbine shafting, which led to the total failure of the gas producer turbine shaft and the power (free) turbine shaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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