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November 28, 2007 · Bell 222 UT · N222LF
Casper, WY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 28, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Casper, WY
Aircraft
Bell 222 UT
Tail Number
N222LF
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN08CA035
A Bell 222 helicopter, N222LF, operated by C J Systems Aviation Group, was substantially damaged when during the engine start at the Casper Medical Center, Casper, Wyoming; a wind gust forced the main rotor blade into the left vertical stabilizer fin and tail boom. The positioning flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91. The commercial pilot on board was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of accident. The wind conditions At Natrona County Airport, 6 miles west of the hospital were reported as out of the west at 30 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
High winds forcing the helicopter's main rotor blade to strike the helicopter vertical stabilizer and tail boom during engine start, causing substantial damage.
Full Narrative
A Bell 222 helicopter, N222LF, operated by C J Systems Aviation Group, was substantially damaged when during engine start at the Casper Medical Center, Casper, Wyoming; a wind gust forced the main rotor blade into the left vertical stabilizer fin and tail boom. The positioning flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91. The commercial pilot on board was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of accident. The wind conditions At Natrona County Airport, 6 miles west of the hospital were reported as out of the west at 30 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:20 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 222 UT
Tail NumberN222LF
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsLycoming · LTS 101-750 · Turboshaft · 650 | Lycoming · LTS 101-750 · Turboshaft · 650
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0