ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 296638
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| Date: | Friday 13 September 2002 |
| Time: | 10:30 LT |
| Type: |  Mcdonnell Douglas 369E |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N16005 |
| MSN: | 201E |
| Year of manufacture: | 1986 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1847 hours |
| Engine model: | Allison C-20-B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Index, Washington -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Sunset Lake , WA |
| Sunset Lake, WA | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he was hover taxiing approximately six to twelve inches above ground level (AGL) when the helicopter's right skid contacted a large rock. The pilot stated that after contacting the rock, the helicopter pitched forward and began to rotate. Shortly thereafter the helicopter rolled onto its left side resulting in substantial damage.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while hovering.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA02LA174
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| 14-Oct-2022 08:58 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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