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October 18, 2015 · Bell 47G 3B · N73224
Searchlight, NV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 18, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Searchlight, NV
Aircraft
Bell 47G 3B (1962)
Tail Number
N73224
Operator
Us Helicopter
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA055
The pilot of a helicopter reported that during a 10 foot hover, he encountered a gust of wind and felt the tail rotor impact a tree. The pilot initiated an autorotation, but the main rotor impacted the tail boom during the descent and the helicopter rolled over after touchdown. The main rotor and tail boom were substantially damaged. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Yaw control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of a helicopter reported that during a 10 foot hover, he encountered a gust of wind and felt the tail rotor impact a tree. The pilot initiated an autorotation, but the main rotor impacted the tail boom during the descent and the helicopter rolled over after touchdown. The main rotor and tail boom were substantially damaged. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 47G 3B
Tail NumberN73224
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUs Helicopter
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAvco Lycoming · TVO-435-B1A · Reciprocating · 270
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time15:35
Weather SourceWFAC