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August 11, 2006 · Bell 206L-3 · N206UH
Salt Lake City, UT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 11, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Aircraft
Bell 206L-3
Tail Number
N206UH
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA06CA161
While hovering prior to takeoff and waiting for company traffic to pass clear, the helicopter inadvertently drifted backward striking a hangar with its tail rotor, which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance by allowing the helicopter to drift backwards, resulting in its tail rotor striking a hangar.
Full Narrative
While hovering prior to takeoff and waiting for company traffic to pass clear, the helicopter inadvertently drifted backward striking a hangar with its tail rotor, which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:43 MDT
Nearest AirportSalt Lake City International (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206L-3
Tail NumberN206UH
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C30P · Turboshaft
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0