Accident · substantial damage
Aug 2, 2026 · West Attica, OF- Damage
- Substantial
- Injuries
- Fatal
- Report
- GAA26WA270
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for GAA26WA270)
Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, Aug 2026)10 ADs may apply12 service difficulty reports
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From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for GAA26WA270)
These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-14-01 | Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.)… | Aug 11, 2020 | Airframe (214ST)Only with: Spindle to yoke bolt P/N 214-010-262-103 with bolt S/N BH179163, BH179164, BH179169, BH179170, BH179171, BH179175, BH179176, BH179178, BH224783, BH224751, BH224756, BH224764, BH224765, BH383851, BH383853, BH383855, BH383856, BH383857, BH383858, BH383860, BH383861, BH383862, BH383864, BH383865, BH383868, BH383872, BH383873, BH383878, or BH383879 installed. |
| 2014-12-01 | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) Helicopters | Jul 14, 2014 | Airframe (214ST)Certain serial numbers: 214B 28001–28070; 214B-1 28001–28070; 214ST 28101–28200. Only with: Tail rotor hanger bearing P/N 214-040-606-005 or 214-040-606-101 installed. |
| 99-04-13 | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214ST Helicopters | Mar 4, 1999 | Airframe (214ST)Certain serial numbers: 214ST 28101–on |
| 98-23-18 | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214B, 214B-1, and 214ST Helicopters | Nov 30, 1998 | Airframe (214ST) |
| 98-18-01 | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214B, 214B-1, and 214ST Helicopters | Aug 25, 1998 | Airframe (214ST)Only with: Main rotor trunnion P/N 214-010-230-101 installed. |
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97-19-09 | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214ST Helicopters | Oct 16, 1997 | Airframe (214ST)Only with: Pillow block bearing bolts P/N 20-057-12-48D or 20-057-12-50D installed. |
| 97-17-06 | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214ST Helicopters | Sep 24, 1997 | Airframe (214ST)Only with: Equipped with emergency float kit P/N 214-706-120 containing emergency float inflation solenoid valves P/N 214-073-929-103 or -105 in solenoid valve assemblies P/N 214-073-940-101 or -103. |
| 97-15-04 | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214B, 214B-1, and 214ST Helicopters | Aug 19, 1997 | Airframe (214ST)Only with: Main transmission upper planetary carrier P/N 214-040-077-007 or 214-040-077-101 installed. |
| 97-06-02 | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214B, 214B-1 and 214ST Helicopters | Apr 16, 1997 | Airframe (214ST)Only with: Lower planetary spider P/N 214-040-080-001 or -101 installed (214B, 214B-1); P/N 214-040-080-101 installed (214ST). |
| 96-07-12 | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Model 214ST Helicopters | May 10, 1996 | Airframe (214ST)Certain serial numbers: 214ST 28101–28132. Only with: With tailboom assembly P/N 214-031-003-111 or 214-031-003-277 and emergency float kit P/N 214-706-120 installed. |
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.
DURING A CORROSION INSPECTION, MULTIPLE LOCATIONS OF CORROSION FOUND ON THIS PANEL.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING CRUISE, HEAVY VIBRATION FELT ON AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING OFF FIELD. ON INSPECTION, TIP CAP OF MAIN ROTOR BLADE SPLIT AND PEELED BACK. THERE APPEARED TO BE EROSION IN THE SANDY ENVIRONMENT.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, OIL COOLER LIGHT ILLUMINATED. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CARRIED OUT, SWITCHING THE FAN TO THE SECONDARY BLEED AIR FAN. OIL TEMP REMAINED IN THE GREEN AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY AT BASE. UPON ARRIVAL, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A LEAK IN THE TUBE TO THE HYDRAULIC FAN ON THE OIL…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.GENERATOR DISENGAGES, LIGHT ON, NO AMP INDICATION.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.STARTER SWITCH CUT OFF AT 15 PERCENT N1.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.STARTER WILL NOT DISENGAGE.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.STARTER SLOW DURING START, HIGH AMPS, LOW VOLTAGE.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.NR 2 GENERATOR WILL NOT COME ON LINE.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.AXIAL PLAY (END CHUCK) IN NR 1 THROTTLE GRIP. COLLECTIVE HEAD RIVETS LOOSE.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.PA SYSTEM DEFECTIVE. BRIEFING CANNOT BE SELECTED OR TURNED OFF.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.Showing the 10 most recent of 12 reports.