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Bell 206B crash near Rockville, Idaho, United States

serious2017-05-26
Summary

The in-flight failure of the engine-to-transmission drive shaft due to a fatigue fracture of one of the KAflex flex frames caused by a loose bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent hard landing.

Incident details
Date
2017-05-26
Location
Rockville, Idaho, United States
Aircraft
Bell 206B
Operator
PAULYS HELICOPTER SERVICES INC
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Phase of flight
cruise
Weather
VMC
Source
NTSB CAROL ↗
43.2769, -116.9961
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries1
SourceNTSB CAROL
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