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November 6, 1985 · Bell 206L · N430MB
Brownstone, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 6, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Brownstone, MI
Aircraft
Bell 206L
Tail Number
N430MB
Operator
Fritz Enterprises
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86LA024
THE AIRCRAFT WAS DEPARTING THE AIRCRAFT OWNERS BACKYARD AFTER DISCHARCHING TWO PASSENGERS. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS EXPERIENCING CYCLIC FEEDBACK AS HE ATTEMPTED TO PICK THE AIRCRAFT UP TO A HOVER. THE FEEDBACK BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE AND THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED OVER. THE TAKEOFF WAS ATTEMPTED FROM WET SLOPING TERRAIN ON A DARK NIGHT WITHOUT THE USE OF A LANDING LIGHT.
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THE AIRCRAFT WAS DEPARTING THE AIRCRAFT OWNERS BACKYARD AFTER DISCHARCHING TWO PASSENGERS. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS EXPERIENCING CYCLIC FEEDBACK AS HE ATTEMPTED TO PICK THE AIRCRAFT UP TO A HOVER. THE FEEDBACK BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE AND THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED OVER. THE TAKEOFF WAS ATTEMPTED FROM WET SLOPING TERRAIN ON A DARK NIGHT WITHOUT THE USE OF A LANDING LIGHT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:10 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206L
Tail NumberN430MB
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFritz Enterprises
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C2OB · Turboshaft · 420
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind210° @ 5 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingUnknown 900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:10
Weather SourcePILO