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May 10, 2006 · Bell 47G-2 · N993B
Rosenberg, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 10, 2006
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Rosenberg, TX
Aircraft
Bell 47G-2
Tail Number
N993B
Operator
Continental Helicopters
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW06CA123
The 5,740-hour commercial pilot lost control of the single-engine helicopter while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. The pilot stated, that he made a right turn into the wind and that a gust of wind "must have hit the tail causing him to lose tail-rotor authority." The pilot further stated that he corrected with full left pedal; however, the helicopter touched down and the left skid dug into the soft ground causing the aircraft to roll onto the left side. At the time of the accident, the wind was reported from 240 degrees at 4 knots, gusting to 12 knots. The pilot reported having accumulated 70 hours in the same make and model. He added that there were no anomalies with the helicopter prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilots encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness during an aerial application flight. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.
Full Narrative
The 5,740-hour commercial pilot lost control of the single-engine helicopter while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. The pilot stated, that he made a right turn into the wind and that a gust of wind "must have hit the tail causing him to lose tail-rotor authority." The pilot further stated that he corrected with full left pedal; however, the helicopter touched down and the left skid dug into the soft ground causing the aircraft to roll onto the left side. At the time of the accident, the wind was reported from 240 degrees at 4 knots, gusting to 12 knots. The pilot reported having accumulated 70 hours in the same make and model. He added that there were no anomalies with the helicopter prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:13 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 47G-2
Tail NumberN993B
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorContinental Helicopters
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · VO-435 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 4 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.72 inHg