Final 1 minor Aug 1, 2023

N31PB accident at North Charleston, SC

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 — Flight control sys malf/fail at CHS (North Charleston, SC)

DateAug 1, 2023
Tail numberN31PB
AircraftBell 407 · B407
LocationCHS — North Charleston, SC
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPublic use Positioning
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseERA23LA319

Probable cause

A failure of the tail rotor pitch change lever assembly due to incorrectly installed bolts and maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the tail rotor control system.

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