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March 2, 1996 · Bell B206-BIII · N312RS

Chandler, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 2, 1996
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Chandler, OK
Aircraft
Bell B206-BIII
Tail Number
N312RS
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW96LA137

During an approach to a pre-selected area, while at approximately 100 yards from the landing site, at an airspeed of 20 knots, the pilot elected to execute a go-around, when he concluded that his approach was too steep and too fast. The pilot told an FAA inspector that the engine lost power during the go-around sequence, and while attempting to land on another clear area about 150 yards from the previously selected spot, the helicopter landed hard. The pilot further stated that 'the tailboom impacted the ground first, followed by the aft portion of the skids, which impacted the ground vertically.' The reason for the reported loss of engine power could not be determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

the reported loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reason(s).

Full Narrative

On March 2, 1996 at 0823 central standard time, a Bell 206B-III helicopter, N312RS, registered and operated by Lori Incorporated of Tulsa, Oklahoma, as a Title 14 CFR Part 91, was destroyed following a forced landing and post crash fire near Chandler, Oklahoma. Visual Meteorological Conditions prevailed for the personal flight for which a flight plan was not filed. The pilot sustained minor injuries and his passenger was not injured. The flight originated from Tulsa, Oklahoma, approximately 30 minutes prior to the accident. In the narrative portion of the enclosed NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the pilot stated that he selected a clear grassy area adjacent to the lodge's parking lot, which he intended to land on. During his approach to the pre-selected area, while at approximately 100 yards from the landing site, at an airspeed of 20 knots, the pilot elected to execute a go-around when he concluded that his approach was too steep and too fast. The pilot told the FAA inspector that the engine lost power during the go-around sequence, and while attempting to land on another clear area about 150 yards from the previously selected spot, the helicopter landed hard. The pilot further stated that "the tailboom impacted the ground first, followed by the aft portion of the skids, which impacted the ground vertically." A post-impact fire destroyed the helicopter within seconds after coming to rest. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined. On the enclosed report, the pilot stated that he had accumulated a total of 112.3 flight hours in rotorcraft, of which 28.4 were in the Bell 206 (17.7 within the preceding 90 days).

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:23 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBell B206-BIII
Tail NumberN312RS
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250/C20B · Turboshaft · 458
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 6 kt, gusting 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 23 C
Altimeter28.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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