Accident Details
Date
Friday, October 24, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN15CA025
Location
Harper, TX
Event ID
20141024X40111
Coordinates
30.306667, -99.247497
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N7192K
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
0874
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BUELL TRAVIS W
Address
1795 RESERVATION RD
Status
Deregistered
City
HARPER
State / Zip Code
TX 78631-8509
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot and a passenger, acting as a shooter, were conducting deer capture operations at a low altitude. The pilot reported they heard a noise and felt a shudder in the helicopter. The helicopter started spinning to the right and impacted trees and the ground. The pilot stated there was no malfunction with the helicopter and that the tail rotor hit a tree while maneuvering.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN15CA025