ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 387370
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| Date: | Thursday 31 August 2000 |
| Time: | 10:55 LT |
| Type: |  Bell 212 |
| Owner/operator: | Houston Helicopters, Inc. |
| Registration: | N8224V |
| MSN: | 30808 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1976 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1369 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W PT6T-3 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Jackson, WY -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | (KJAC) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While sitting on the ground waiting to board passengers, with the rotors turning at flight rpm, the helicopter settled to the right rear striking the right horizontal stabilizer and tail rotor. Subsequently, the helicopter became airborne and spun several times before the pilot secured the power and made a forced landing. During landing, the aft landing gear cross tube collapsed and the fuselage was substantially damaged. Examination of the helicopter following the accident provided evidence of improper maintenance to the skid landing gear. No procedural errors by the pilot, in the operation of the helicopter, were found during the investigation.
Probable Cause: Loss of control for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB DEN00TA160
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-May-2024 08:16 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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