NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N501PH and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB CEN15LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPecan Island, LAThe fatigue fracture of the tail rotor gearbox attachment studs, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor control and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB FTW03FA117Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportHouma, LAThe loss of tail rotor drive and anti-torque control resulting from the fracture and separation of the #5 tail rotor drive segment due to the overtemperature and subsequent failure of the #5 hangar bearing.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N501PH and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20150608009789ADescent · Pecan Island, LAThe aircraft was about 2 miles off shore in-bound at 1200'. Pilot and passengers heard "thud" & felt short duration vibration. Pilot lowered collective slightly & slowed aircraft. Flight controls seemed normal. All instruments were normal & no caution lights…Accident 20030425008149AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Houma, LA(-23) The aircraft experienced two subsequent momentary vibrations during cruise flight. The pilot elected to make a precautionary landing to investigate the vibrations. Approximately 20 to 30 feet above the ground, the aircraft experienced an uncommanded…
Service difficulty reports · 80
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
SDR HEER20141020174Bearing · spalledENGINE REMOVED 10-14-14 DUE TO METAL IN OIL. NR 5 BEARING REMOVED DUE TO POSSIBLE SPALLING AT OUTER RACE SPLIT. REPLACED WITH NEW PART AND RETURNED TO MFG FOR FURTHER EVALUATION.SDR HEEA2012010832853Bearing · spalledTURBINE REMOVED DUE TO METAL IN OIL. UPON INSPECTION OF NR 5 BEARING FOUND SPALLING ON OUTER RACE. REPLACED WITH NEW.SDR HEEA131869Structure · corrodedFWD LOWER SHELL ASSY WAS FOUND TO BE CORRODED (1PL).
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