Pilot Debrief

VIC TATELMAN BABY BELLE near Lakeland, FL — 2008-04-09

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Date
2008-04-09
Location
Lakeland, FL, USA
Airport
KLAL
Aircraft
VIC TATELMAN BABY BELLE
Registration
N6261N
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The failure of the tailrotor driveshaft hanger bearing and jamming of the tailrotor.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was demonstrating a hovering maneuver during an airshow. During this maneuver, the helicopter began an uncommanded left turn and landed hard causing substantial damage. Inspection revealed that the #1 tailrotor drive shaft hanger bearing failed, then the tailrotor RPM sensor broke loose, and the tailrotor became jammed.

NTSB coding

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