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March 5, 2007 · Bell 206 B3 · N150SP
Custer, MT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 5, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Custer, MT
Aircraft
Bell 206 B3
Tail Number
N150SP
Operator
Dan S Scott
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07CA069
While landing his helicopter at a cattle feeding lot, the pilot failed to maintain clearance from a piece of farm equipment that had been parked near the location that he chose to land at. While less than 10 feet above his landing spot, the pilot inadvertently allowed the tail rotor of the helicopter to come in contact with the piece of equipment.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance between the tail rotor of his helicopter and a piece of farm equipment during the landing sequence.
Full Narrative
While landing his helicopter at a cattle feeding lot, the pilot failed to maintain clearance from a piece of farm equipment that had been parked near the location that he chose to land at. While less than 10 feet above his landing spot, the pilot inadvertently allowed the tail rotor of the helicopter to impact the piece of equipment.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 MST
Nearest AirportPrivate Property (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206 B3
Tail NumberN150SP
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDan S Scott
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C20J · Turboshaft
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO