ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 297567
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| Date: | Saturday 23 February 2002 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R-22 |
| Owner/operator: | Quicksilver Air, Inc. |
| Registration: | N8353M |
| MSN: | 2666M |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2036 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-J2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fairbanks, Alaska -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Chena Marina , AK (AK28) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During an animal herding practice, the pilot descended over trees and brush into a clearing. During the descent, he "felt a thump" at the rear of the helicopter. He landed the helicopter, and found that both tail rotor blades were damaged. He said his descent was well clear of the trees and brush. He said he believed a bird strike was responsible for the damage, but in his written statement he says, "... it is still unclear to me what contacted the tail rotor."
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while maneuvering. A factor associated with the accident is an undetermined object.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC02LA017
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2022 05:46 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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