ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 386236
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| Date: | Wednesday 7 February 2001 |
| Time: | 09:30 LT |
| Type: |  Bell 47G-5 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N6260C |
| MSN: | 7952 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming VO-435 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Pixley, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Pixley, CA |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot took off from a truck-mounted platform to spray a nearby field. He was only able to gain a few feet above the ground before losing control and settling into the ground. No mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported by the pilot. At the time of the flight, the helicopter was being operated under a restricted airworthiness certificate, and it was between 80 and 100 pounds over its maximum certificated gross weight. Because of its heavy weight condition, the pilot was unable to sustain flight.
Probable Cause: A loss of control during takeoff due to the helicopter's heavy gross weight condition that exceeded its lifting capability.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX01LA093
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 31 July 2011 | N6260C | Agra Fly | 0 | Porterville, California | |
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| Loss of control | ||||||
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 05-Apr-2024 12:39 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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