ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 292563
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| Date: | Wednesday 15 March 2006 |
| Time: | 11:00 LT |
| Type: |  Enstrom 280F |
| Owner/operator: | Avalair Helicopters, Inc. |
| Registration: | N811Z |
| MSN: | 1508 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming HIO-360-F1AD |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Peetz, Colorado -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | Sidney Airport, NE (SNY/KSNY) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While heading in a northwest direction at the edge of a box canyon, the helicopter encountered a "very strong burst down draft," and began to descend into the box canyon. The pilot attempted to arrest the descent, but was unsuccessful. Subsequently, the helicopter impacted the base of the canyon and came to rest upright.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering resulting in an impact with terrain. Contributing factors were the gusty winds, downdrafts, and box canyon.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB DEN06CA048
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Oct-2022 06:10 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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