Accident · 2017-05-02
What the record says
- Event date
- 2017-05-02
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BELL 407 (N457PH)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- PHI Incorporated Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- PHI, Inc.
Probable cause
An in-flight separation of the tip block from the tail rotor blade due to an inadequate blade repair, which resulted in a rotor imbalance sufficient to crack the gearbox attachment studs and gearbox support assembly, and inadequate postrepair test procedures, which failed to detect the inadequate adhesive bonding.
Source: NTSB case CEN17LA174Flight 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 | 29 | Class 1 (2016-07-22) | 3,272 total · 100 in this make/model · 2,377 as PIC |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.