Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 11, 2006
NTSB Number
SEA06CA161
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Event ID
20060818X01211
Coordinates
40.783611, -111.958335
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance by allowing the helicopter to drift backwards, resulting in its tail rotor striking a hangar.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
PADGETT FARMS AND FORESTRY LLC
Address
361 CHINA HILL RD
City
MILAN
State / Zip Code
GA 31060
Country
United States
Analysis
While hovering prior to takeoff and waiting for company traffic to pass clear, the helicopter inadvertently drifted backward striking a hangar with its tail rotor, which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA06CA161