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June 8, 2008 · Bell 206L-4 · N94PD
Philadelphia, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Aircraft
Bell 206L-4
Tail Number
N94PD
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA210
The pilot of the Bell 206L-4 helicopter had completed a simulated engine failure, and was bringing the helicopter to a hover over a grass area, when it impacted the ground from an altitude of approximately 5 feet. The helicopter's tail boom, aft of its attach point was wrinkled, and the tail boom sagged. The pilot stated that he did not experience any mechanical problems with the helicopter. He reported 2,029 hours of total flight experience, which included 1,929 hours in rotorcraft, all in the same make and model as the accident helicopter. Winds reported at the airport, about the time of the accident, were variable at 7 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during hover, which resulted in an inadvertent impact with the ground.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the Bell 206L-4 helicopter had completed a simulated engine failure, and was bringing the helicopter to a hover over a grass area, when it impacted the ground from an altitude of approximately 5 feet. The helicopter's tail boom, aft of its attach point was wrinkled, and the tail boom sagged. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical problems with the helicopter. He reported 2,029 hours of total flight experience, which included 1,929 hours in rotorcraft, all in the same make and model as the accident helicopter. Winds reported at the airport, about the time of the accident, were variable at 7 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:20 EDT
Nearest AirportNortheast Philadelphia (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206L-4
Tail NumberN94PD
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C30 · Turboshaft · 650
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 43 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind7 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.80 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC