ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354265
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| Date: | Wednesday 24 June 1998 |
| Time: | 12:30 LT |
| Type: |  Hiller UH-12E |
| Owner/operator: | Emerald Helicopter, Inc |
| Registration: | N86663 |
| MSN: | 1202 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 11477 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540-C2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Park Rapids, MN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Park Rapids, MN |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that the conditions were congested (semi-confined) in the area of takeoff. He said that wind gusts, or turbulence surrounding nearby buildings may have contributed to the loss of control during initial climb, when the helicopter pitched down and rolled to the left prior to impact with the terrain.
Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to maintain control of aircraft. Factors were the congested helipad conditions and wind gusts.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI98LA218
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 06:18 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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