Investigation Finds Tampering Occurred While Helo On Public
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Officials say a side door that fell off a Royal Air Force Merlin
helicopter into a crowd of spectators during the Salthill Air Show
in Ireland showed signs of tampering. The door fell 150 feet
shortly after take off and struck three people who suffered minor
injuries.
Affected Products Are For Bell Helicopter Models and UH-1
FAA Safety reported July 1 that swash-plate support bolts, part
number 204-011-463-001, have been produced without FAA production
approval. Affected products are Bell Helicopter Textron, models
205, 212, 412, and UH-1, all makes.
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