ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 284811
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| Date: | Tuesday 5 June 2007 |
| Time: | 13:44 LT |
| Type: |  Bell 206B JetRanger III |
| Owner/operator: | Georgia Department Of Public Safety |
| Registration: | N912SP |
| MSN: | 3619 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1982 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5603 hours |
| Engine model: | Rolls-Royce 250-C20J |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Cedartown, Georgia -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Cedartown, GA (4A4) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that while flying low over trees in a left turn, a strong gust of wind was encountered causing the helicopter to yaw to the right. The pilot reduced the collective in an attempt to fly out of the situation; however, he was unsuccessful in stopping the yaw and struck trees, and subsequently the ground. Winds were reported at the time of the accident at 250 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 16 knots. Examination of the helicopter revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction, and none were reported by the pilot.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were strong gusty winds.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL07GA087
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Oct-2022 09:06 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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