Final 1 minor Apr 29, 2016

N6288N accident at San Ardo, CA

Bell 47G 5 — Loss of control in flight at San Ardo, CA

DateApr 29, 2016
Tail numberN6288N
AircraftBell 47G 5 · Bell 47 · B47G
LocationSan Ardo, CA
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 137 Aerial application
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseWPR16LA099

Probable cause

The failure of the pin in the outboard end of the lateral flight control torque tube.

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