Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 24, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA467
Location
Douglas, WY
Event ID
20110926X63740
Coordinates
42.796943, -105.385833
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 yaw control of the helicopter while hover taxiing in gusty wind conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MAT-SU HELICOPTER TRAINING LLC
Address
6540 E BEECHCRAFT RD
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99654-9330
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot, while hover taxiing downwind, a gust of wind pushed the tail 90 degrees to the left, which forced the helicopter to descend into the pavement. The pilot reported that the front and rear crossover tubes between the left and right landing skid assemblies were bent, and that the tail cone was wrinkled at the fuselage attach points.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA467