Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA086
Location
Fowlerton, TX
Event ID
20230119106607
Coordinates
28.255431, -98.739375
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with trees, which resulted in an uncontrollable spin due to tail rotor damage.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SMITH HELICOPTERS INC
Address
PO BOX 398
City
COTULLA
State / Zip Code
TX 78014-0398
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# CEN23LA086