Accident Details
Date
Friday, July 13, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA303
Location
Glenn, CA
Event ID
20120713X21450
Coordinates
39.508888, -122.041389
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 inadequate compensation for a tailwind while hovering, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1959
Model / ICAO
ALOUETTE II SE313B
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
ALOUETTE II SE313B
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GOSPEL MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC
Address
PO BOX 506
City
COLLEGEDALE
State / Zip Code
TN 37315-0506
Country
United States
Analysis
While hovering the student pilot lost directional control and the helicopter spun around to the left 3 1/2 turns before rolling over after the right skid collapsed. The pilot reported that he had a tailwind of about 5 knots. The pilot said there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the helicopter.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA303