N6133C

Substantial
Minor

BELL 206S/N: 51544

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