Accident Details
Date
Monday, March 5, 2007
NTSB Number
SEA07CA069
Location
Custer, MT
Event ID
20070318X00304
Coordinates
46.128887, -107.551109
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance between the tail rotor of his helicopter and a piece of farm equipment during the landing sequence.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N150SP
Make
BELL
Serial Number
2216
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
TONGUE CANYON AVIATION LLC
Address
4266 SEVEN MILE FLAT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
WORDEN
State / Zip Code
MT 59088-9608
Country
United States
Analysis
While landing his helicopter at a cattle feeding lot, the pilot failed to maintain clearance from a piece of farm equipment that had been parked near the location that he chose to land at. While less than 10 feet above his landing spot, the pilot inadvertently allowed the tail rotor of the helicopter to impact the piece of equipment.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA07CA069