ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 269522
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Date: | Thursday 28 October 2021 |
Time: | 11:00 LT |
Type: | Bell 206L-3 Long Ranger |
Owner/operator: | Helico Sonoma Inc. |
Registration: | N27TK |
MSN: | 51138 |
Year of manufacture: | 1985 |
Total airframe hrs: | 14046 hours |
Engine model: | Rolls Royce C250-030P |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | Covelo, CA -
United States of America
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Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
Nature: | Survey |
Departure airport: | Ukiah Airport, CA (UKI/KUKI) |
Destination airport: | Covelo, CA |
Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Confidence Rating: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Narrative:The pilot of the helicopter reported that, he was conducting a local area photography/video flight with passengers. Before departure he had removed the doors and provided a preflight safety briefing, which included briefing his passengers on securing their belongings. While in cruise flight, a passenger's jacked departed the helicopter and became lodged on the synchronized elevator. The pilot simultaneously felt an impact and noted resistance against the cyclic control. A precautionary landing was made without further incident. The tail rotor drive shaft was substantially damaged.
The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: A passenger's unsecured object departed the cabin resulted in a collision with the tail rotor drive shaft.
Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Report number: | WPR22LA031 |
Status: | Investigation completed |
Duration: | 6 months |
Download report: | Final report |
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Sources:
NTSB WPR22LA031
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N27TK
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11-Nov-2021 14:39 |
Captain Adam |
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07-May-2022 09:57 |
Aerossurance |
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07-May-2022 10:00 |
Aerossurance |
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24-Jun-2022 19:15 |
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