ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 360354
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| Date: | Sunday 5 June 1994 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  Enstrom 280C |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N123MT |
| MSN: | 1063 |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING HIO-360 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | California City, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (L71) |
| Pacoima, CA (KWHP) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that the helicopter was in a hover in preparation for takeoff when a strong wind gust caused him to lose control. The helicopter subsequently rolled over. The airport manager reported that the winds at the time were from 090 degrees at 20 knots, with gusts to 30 knots.
Probable Cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the helicopter.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX94LA239
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Mar-2024 20:52 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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