Bell 206L NY accident  

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Author: Irrelevant    Date: 7/19/2026 7:04:50 PM  +0/-0   Show Orig. Msg (this window) Or  In New Window

The tailboom had been damaged on the ground at some point in the past, whether during ground handling or careless behavior by those working or walking around the aircraft.  A small dent on the tail skin creates a weak point that will cause the very failure that can be seen in the video.  Even the slightest dent should be inspected and/or repaired.  
 
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Bell 206L NY accident +0/-2 mike b206 7/19/2026 3:51:18 PM