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Unbolted in Fairfield (Update on the 2022 Bell 407 GXP Crash)

Fear of Landing

The operator confirmed that the tail rotor had been installed the day before the accident. A mechanic had found a worn feathering bearing in the tail rotor hub and blade assembly. Then he followed the installation procedure, including the mast nut torque application. He asked a mechanic to come and verify the mast nut torque.

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