Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN15CA039
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Event ID
20141105X83801
Coordinates
30.532777, -91.150001
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
An in-flight bird strike.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BAILEY AVIATION MANAGEMENT LLC
Address
357 DARTER LN
City
XENIA
State / Zip Code
IL 62899-2053
Country
United States
Analysis
The instructor pilot stated the intent of the flight was to practice autorotations, 180 degree autorotations and emergency procedures at another local airport. While enroute, approximately 1500 feet above the ground, three birds flew toward the helicopter. The instructor pilot took the controls as one of the birds and the retreating main rotor blade collided. The pilot landed the helicopter without further incident. Examination of the helicopter revealed substantial damage to the main rotor blade.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN15CA039