Primary finding
Probable cause
The failure of the maintenance personnel to recognize and repair the chafed area of the tail rotor driveshaft, which resulted in an in-flight separation of the tail fin and hub assembly.
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NTSB investigation record
LAX98LA108
CompletedBell Uh-1B· N204DR
- Date
- March 7, 1998
- Location
- Hollister, CA
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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