N6133CBELL 2062021-03-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELL 206S/N: 51544

Summary

On March 16, 2021, a Bell 206 (N6133C) was involved in an accident near Lucerne Valley, CA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering with a tailwind, resulting in the helicopter spinning and colliding with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA133. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6133C.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA133
Location
Lucerne Valley, CA
Event ID
20210316102763
Coordinates
34.442796, -116.684250
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering with a tailwind, resulting in the helicopter spinning and colliding with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
51544
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1991
Model / ICAO
206B06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
206L-3

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
REDLANDS HELI FLIGHT LLC
Address
11338 WALNUT ST
City
REDLANDS
State / Zip Code
CA 92374-7611
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# WPR21LA133