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July 15, 1986 · Bell 206B · N352AT
Conroe, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 15, 1986
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (2 serious injuries, 1 minor injury)
Location
Conroe, TX
Aircraft
Bell 206B
Tail Number
N352AT
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW86LA130
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE LOST TAIL ROTOR CONTROL DURING THE TRANSITION PART OF THE TAKEOFF. AS THE HELICOPTER ROTATED TO THE RIGHT, THE PILOT REDUCED POWER AND PULLED IN COLLECTIVE BEFORE IMPACT. EXAMINATION OF THE TAIL ROTOR SHOWED NO EVIDENCE OF ANY TAIL ROTOR FAILURE.
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THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE LOST TAIL ROTOR CONTROL DURING THE TRANSITION PART OF THE TAKEOFF. AS THE HELICOPTER ROTATED TO THE RIGHT, THE PILOT REDUCED POWER AND PULLED IN COLLECTIVE BEFORE IMPACT. EXAMINATION OF THE TAIL ROTOR SHOWED NO EVIDENCE OF ANY TAIL ROTOR FAILURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 CDT
Nearest AirportMontgomery Co. (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206B
Tail NumberN352AT
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C18 · Turboshaft · 317
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (2 serious injuries, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind130° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:47
Weather SourceWFAC