Accident · 2013-08-08
What the record says
- Event date
- 2013-08-08
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BELL UH-1B (N70NW)
- Operating rule
- Part 133
- Operator
- NORTHERN PIONEER HELICOPTERS LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- NORTHERN PIONEER HELICOPTERS LLC
Probable cause
The failure of the tail rotor crosshead bearing, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor control.
Source: NTSB case ANC13TA076Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Commercial | Airplane | 43 | Class 2 (2013-05-31) | 500 total |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.