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January 18, 2008 · Bell 206-L3 · VT-DAK

Mysore, IN

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 18, 2008
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (5 minor injuries)
Location
Mysore, IN
Aircraft
Bell 206-L3
Tail Number
VT-DAK
Operator
Deccan Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08RA186

On January 18, 2008, at 1000 local time, a Bell 206 L3, Indian registry VT-DAK, lost directional control while on approach to a helipad near Mysore, India. Deccan Aviation was operating the helicopter under the regulations of the Civil Aviation Authority, India. At approximately 10 feet above the ground, the pilot stated that the helicopter began an uncommanded right yaw. Left anti torque pedal was applied and did not correct the yaw. The helicopter continued to spin to the right and contacted the ground left skid low before coming to rest on it's left side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage. Four persons received minor injuries and one person was not injured. Components to the tail rotor drive system and tail rotor assembly were removed and transported to Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. in Fort Worth, Texas for further examiunation. The NTSB accredited representative will attend and provide oversight for the DGAC of India. The accident is under the jurisdiction of, and is under investigation by, the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India. For further information contact the DGCA at: Office of the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) New Delhi 110 003, INDIA Tel: 91-011-246620272 Fax: 91-011-24633140

Full Narrative

On January 18, 2008, at 1000 local time, a Bell 206 L3, Indian registry VT-DAK, lost directional control while on approach to a helipad near Mysore, India. Deccan Aviation was operating the helicopter under the regulations of the Civil Aviation Authority, India. At approximately 10 feet above the ground, the pilot stated that the helicopter began an uncommanded right yaw. Left anti torque pedal was applied and did not correct the yaw. The helicopter continued to spin to the right and contacted the ground left skid low before coming to rest on it's left side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage. Four persons received minor injuries and one person was not injured. Components to the tail rotor drive system and tail rotor assembly were removed and transported to Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. in Fort Worth, Texas for further examiunation. The NTSB accredited representative will attend and provide oversight for the DGAC of India. The accident is under the jurisdiction of, and is under investigation by, the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India. For further information contact the DGCA at: Office of the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) New Delhi 110 003, INDIA Tel: 91-011-246620272 Fax: 91-011-24633140

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown

Aircraft

AircraftBell 206-L3
Tail NumberVT-DAK
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDeccan Aviation

People & Injuries

Injury Summary5 injuries (5 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor5
Uninjured0
Total5
Crew 1Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
Wind230° @ 2 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time10:00
Weather SourcePILO

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