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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Bell 206B · S Marsh 275, LA · April 23, 1991

Date: April 23, 1991 · 07:45 local
Place: S Marsh 275, LA
Phase of flight: Unknown/Not Reported
Operating rules: Air taxi and commuter (Part 135)
Operator: ALGA
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N213AL
NTSB investigation: NTSBFTW91FA070
Reported as: Bell 206B
Reported engine: Allison 250C20
People aboard: 2
Fatal injuries: 2
Pilot’s flight hours: 3,971 total265 in this make and model81 in the last 90 days

N213ALRegistration cancelled Dec 13, 1997 · Bell 206BS/N 1066 Airframe modelBell 206B

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What happened

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Tail rotor fin fittings failed due to fatigue. Helicopter crashed and sank in gulf.

As the FAA filed it

TAIL ROTOR FIN FITTINGS FAILED DUE TO FATIGUE. HELICOPTER CRASHED AND SANK IN GULF.

NTSB investigation

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NTSB FTW91FA070Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSo. Marsh 275The inflight structural failure and separation of the vertical fin which led to a loss of control and mast bumping. The failure of the fin was due to inadequate corrosion control efforts by the operator.Apr 23, 1991 · Destroyed

Other reports on N213AL · 1

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Incident 19910222003419IFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Morgan City, LABird strike at cruise altitude. Precautionary landing at Mobil oil company heliport.Feb 22, 1991 · Minor damage