Final 3 serious, 3 minor Jun 8, 2022

N402SH crash at Kalea, HI

Bell 407 — Part(s) separation from AC at Kalea, HI

DateJun 8, 2022
Tail numberN402SH
AircraftBell 407 · B407
LocationKalea, HI
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 135 Aerial observation
Injuries3 serious, 3 minor
NTSB caseANC22FA041

Probable cause

The in-flight separation of the tail boom as a result of abnormal loading and fracture of the upper-left tail boom attachment bolt due to a gap between the upper-left longeron and aft fuselage bulkhead.

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