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October 30, 1988 · Bell 206 L-1 · N2092U
Brownsville, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
October 30, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Brownsville, TX
Aircraft
Bell 206 L-1
Tail Number
N2092U
Operator
Silver Star Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
FTW89IA011
THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGE DUE TO THE UNCONTAINED FAILURE OF THE ENGINE. THE FIRST STAGE TURBINE WHEEL FAILED AS A RESULT OF THERMAL FATIGUE. A SUCCESSFUL AUTOROTATIVE LANDING WAS MADE TO A TAXIWAY WITH NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES.
NTSB Probable Cause
UNCONTAINED ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO THE THERMAL FATIGUE OF THE FIRST STAGE TRUBINE WHEEL.
Full Narrative
THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGE DUE TO THE UNCONTAINED FAILURE OF THE ENGINE. THE FIRST STAGE TURBINE WHEEL FAILED AS A RESULT OF THERMAL FATIGUE. A SUCCESSFUL AUTOROTATIVE LANDING WAS MADE TO A TAXIWAY WITH NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time14:47 CST
Nearest AirportBrownsville (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206 L-1
Tail NumberN2092U
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageMinor
OperatorSilver Star Aviation
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C28B · Turboshaft · 435
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:51
Weather SourceWFAC