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May 16, 1993 · Bell 206L-1 · N38Q
Mead, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 1993
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 5 uninjured
Location
Mead, CO
Aircraft
Bell 206L-1
Tail Number
N38Q
Operator
Helicopters Adventures Int L
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN93LA060
AT THE COMPLETION OF A 20 MINUTE CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT WITH SEVEN PERSONS ON BOARD, AND AT A GROSS WEIGHT LESS THAN 50 POUNDS BELOW THE MAXIMUM, THE PILOT CONDUCTED AN APPROACH TO A HOVER. AS THE HELICOPTER APPROACHED A HOVER THE WIND REPORTEDLY SHIFTED AND THE HELICOPTER BEGAN SPINNING TO THE RIGHT WITH FULL LEFT PEDAL APPLIED. AFTER SEVERAL TURNS, THE PILOT SECURED THE ENGINE WHILE IN A FIVE FOOT HOVERING RIGHT TURN. UPON GROUND CONTACT, A SKID CROSS TUBE FAILED IN OVERLOAD AND THE HELICOPTER ROLLED ON ITS SIDE.
NTSB Probable Cause
A FAILURE BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER. A FACTOR WAS: UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
AT THE COMPLETION OF A 20 MINUTE CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT WITH SEVEN PERSONS ON BOARD, AND AT A GROSS WEIGHT LESS THAN 50 POUNDS BELOW THE MAXIMUM, THE PILOT CONDUCTED AN APPROACH TO A HOVER. AS THE HELICOPTER APPROACHED A HOVER THE WIND REPORTEDLY SHIFTED AND THE HELICOPTER BEGAN SPINNING TO THE RIGHT WITH FULL LEFT PEDAL APPLIED. AFTER SEVERAL TURNS, THE PILOT SECURED THE ENGINE WHILE IN A FIVE FOOT HOVERING RIGHT TURN. UPON GROUND CONTACT, A SKID CROSS TUBE FAILED IN OVERLOAD AND THE HELICOPTER ROLLED ON ITS SIDE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206L-1
Tail NumberN38Q
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHelicopters Adventures Int L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C30P · Turboshaft · 650
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 5 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured5
Total7
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 50
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:46
Weather SourceWFAC