Accident MBB Bo 105 N197F,
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Date:Wednesday 3 June 1970
Time:13:52
Type:Silhouette image of generic B105 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
MBB Bo 105
Owner/operator:Boeing Vertol Company
Registration: N197F
MSN: V-5
Fatalities:Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:Little Compton, RI -   United States of America
Phase: En route
Nature:Test
Departure airport:US Naval Helipad, Newport
Destination airport:local
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Crashed due to bearing failure and loss of tail rotor control. Accident attributed to incorrect installation and inadequate inspection of tail rotor.

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: NYC70AN126
Status: Investigation completed
Duration:
Download report: Final report

Sources:

https://www.ntsb.gov/_layouts/ntsb.aviation/brief.aspx?ev_id=2715&key=0

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
21-Oct-2012 06:09 TB Added
22-Oct-2012 01:50 TB Updated [Destination airport]
12-Oct-2016 13:21 TB Updated [Source]

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