Accident Details
Date
Thursday, February 25, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA153
Location
Tulsa, OK
Event ID
20210309102733
Coordinates
36.039584, -95.984595
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper decision to approach the airport and enter a low altitude hover with a gusting quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during a turn at a low altitude.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2011
Model / ICAO
EC130
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
EC 130 B4
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
AIR METHODS LLC
Address
5500 S QUEBEC ST STE 300
City
GREENWOOD VILLAGE
State / Zip Code
CO 80111-1914
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN21LA153