Bell 212 N59572
11 July 1982 · 38 Se Barrow, Alaska, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 11 July 1982 at about 02:20 local time, a Bell 212 registered N59572, operated by Kenai Air Alaska Inc., was involved in an accident near 38 Se Barrow, Alaska, United States. 6 people were on board and 3 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. No probable cause statement is available for this record.
The record
- Date
- at 02:20
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- 38 Se Barrow, Alaska, United States
- Coordinates
- 71.2792, -156.7800
- Aircraft
- Bell 212
- Registration
- N59572
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 2
- Operator
- Kenai Air Alaska Inc.
- Operating rule
- Part 135: Air Taxi & Commuter
- Purpose of flight
- Unknown
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Remote Location → Remote Location
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- ANC82FA056
People
3 people had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Probable cause
The NTSB has not published a probable cause for this record. No probable cause statement is present in the source data.
Nothing about the cause is stated here that is not in the source record.
Read the full NTSB narrative
WHILE EXECUTING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AFTER HEARING A SCREECHING SOUND THE PLT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL & THE HELICOPTER LANDED WHILE SPINNING. EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT THE PRIMARY TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT QUILL COUPLING HAD FAILED. THE 204-040-604-5 FEMALE COUPLING HAD EXPERIENCED HIGH TEMPERATURES DURING OPERATION. CADIUM PLATING HAD BEGUN TO MELT ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. VISUAL OVERHEAT INDICATOR STRIPES REQUIRED BY THE COMPONENT REPAIR & OVERHAUL MANUAL WERE NOT PRESENT ON THE FEMALE COUPLING. THE 204-040-603-9 MALE COUPLING HAD EXTENSIVE HEAT & MECHANICAL DAMAGE.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Bell 212 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 1982 | Bell 212 | Intracoastal Ci, Louisiana, United States | Rotor-Aids, Inc. | Fatal | 2 |
| 16 Jun 1981 | Bell 212 | Angleton, Texas, United States | Houston Helico | Minor injuries | - |
| 13 Nov 1983 | Bell 212 | Nuiqsut, Alaska, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 10 Jun 1983 | Bell 212 | Goleta, California, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
| 23 Aug 1981 | Bell 212 | Kenai, Alaska, United States | ERA Helicopter | Serious injuries | - |
| 11 Jul 1983 | Bell 212 | Eugene Island | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 1982 | Piper PA-12 | Near Anchorage, Alaska, United States | Seven Star Flying Club Incorpo | Minor injuries | - |
| 26 Jun 1982 | Cessna 170B | Near Anchorage, Alaska, United States | Robert Rouille Gaines | No injuries | - |
| 4 Aug 1982 | Cessna 150H | Near Anchorage, Alaska, United States | John P. Ellison JR. | Serious injuries | - |
| 10 Sep 1982 | Cessna 170 | Near Anchorage, Alaska, United States | Vernon L. Roelfs | No injuries | - |
| 14 Aug 1982 | Cessna 207 | Near Anvik, Alaska, United States | Byron R. Walton | No injuries | - |
| 16 May 1982 | De Havilland DHC-6-200 | Hooper Bay, Alaska, United States | Gifford Aviation | Serious injuries | - |