ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 292108
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| Date: | Tuesday 4 July 2006 |
| Time: | 11:15 LT |
| Type: |  Bell 47G-2 |
| Owner/operator: | Kenneth Wymer |
| Registration: | N6738D |
| MSN: | 2229 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1948 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6477 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming VO-435 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Petersburg, West Virginia -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Petersburg, WV |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
As the helicopter climbed to about 15-20 feet during a hover, the pilot felt that "something was pushing the helicopter." Shortly thereafter, the helicopter began to descend and the rotor RPM began to decrease. The pilot initiated a precautionary landing, during which the passenger inadvertently pushed on the rudder pedals. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control, and the helicopter rolled onto its side as it touched down.
Probable Cause: The passenger's inadvertent interference with the flight controls, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with the ground.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC06CA173
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Oct-2022 14:33 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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