ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 292262
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| Date: | Monday 29 May 2006 |
| Time: | 17:15 LT |
| Type: |  Garlick Helicopters (Bell) OH-58C |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N16JD |
| MSN: | 71-20435 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1971 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5599 hours |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C20 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Muddy Gap, Wyoming -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Survey |
| Departure airport: | Split Rock Ranc, WY |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot, he was approaching his ranch for landing. He stated that he lifted up on the collective to add power but no power was present. The horn and low rotor lights were immediately activated. The pilot stated that he lowered the collective and lowered the nose of the helicopter to gain some forward speed. The pilot stated that he elected to keep forward speed to the ground to maintain some control during the impact. The helicopter impacted sagebrush and sloping terrain. It slid for a distance and came to rest on its right side resulting in substantial damage. Examination of the engine and remaining systems revealed no anomalies.
Probable Cause: the loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude and rough uneven terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB DEN06LA080
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Oct-2022 16:25 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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