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October 23, 2013 · Bell OH-58C · N911CC

Omaha, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 23, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Omaha, TX
Aircraft
Bell OH-58C (1970)
Tail Number
N911CC
Operator
Individual
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14LA022

The pilot stated that, as the airplane was on approach to land on a field during an aerial application flight, the helicopter's left skid dug into the field's high grass and loose dirt. The helicopter spun around, and the main rotor contacted the tail boom. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to assess and compensate for the landing surface, which included high grass and loose dirt.

Full Narrative

On October 23, 2013, about 0830 central daylight time, a Bell OH-58C, N911CC, impacted terrain during a hard landing on a field near Omaha, Texas. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail boom and main rotor blade(s). The commercial pilot was uninjured. The helicopter was registered to an individual and operated by Reynolds Aviation under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight that was not operating on a flight plan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that originated from Winnsboro, Texas, at 0700 and was destined for Omaha, Texas. The pilot stated that he was approaching to land with a load of chemical when the left skid dug into high grass and loose dirt. The helicopter spun around, and the main rotor contacted the tail boom. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction/failure with the helicopter.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBell OH-58C
Tail NumberN911CC
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorIndividual
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · T63-A720 · Turboshaft · 420
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 52
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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