Accident · 2015-11-02
What the record says
- Event date
- 2015-11-02
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BELL 407 (N496AE)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- Air Evac EMS, Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Air Evac EMS, Inc.
Probable cause
The failure of the No. 3 tail rotor adapter and shaft due to a loss of torque on the retaining nut. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a requirement to inspect the tail rotor assembly for security in the helicopter manufacturer's maintenance manual and the operator's approved aircraft inspection program.
Source: NTSB case CEN16LA027Flight 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 | Helicopter | 32 | Class 1 (2015-04-16) | 2,201 total · 28 in this make/model · 1,207 as PIC · 97 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.