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July 11, 2014 · Bell 47K · N88771
Kingston, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 11, 2014
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Location
Kingston, WA
Aircraft
Bell 47K
Tail Number
N88771
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14CA290
The pilot reported that he was making an approach to landing on a shoreline. As the helicopter passed through 200 feet, it encountered settling with power. The pilot was unable to arrest the descent and the helicopter subsequently impacted the water. The main rotor blades and aircraft structure were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing approach, which resulted in an excessive descent angle and settling with power.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was making an approach to landing on a shoreline. As the helicopter passed through 200 feet, it encountered settling with power. The pilot was unable to arrest the descent and the helicopter subsequently impacted the water. The main rotor blades and aircraft structure were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:27 PDT
Nearest AirportThompson Airport (2nm NE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 47K
Tail NumberN88771
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured2
Total4
Crew 1Age 79 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 50
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC