ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356802
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| Date: | Friday 23 August 1996 |
| Time: | 15:35 LT |
| Type: |  Bell 206B |
| Owner/operator: | Pied Piper Inc |
| Registration: | N206FT |
| MSN: | 4502 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 680 hours |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C20R |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Greybull, WY -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | , WY |
| (KGEY) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While in cruise flight, the pilot elected to demonstrate an autorotation to his passenger. During the recovery attempt, the pilot noted horn activation and illumination of the red light on the caution panel. He leveled the helicopter and applied pitch for landing. The helicopter rocked, and the main rotor hit the tail boom, causing it to separate. The pilot stated that he did not believe the engine had lost power.
Probable Cause: the pilot's misjudged recovery (remedial action) from a simulated autorotation demonstration.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA96LA205
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 11:03 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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