N710WD

Substantial
Serious

WILLIAMS HELICOPTER CORP UH-1HS/N: 65-09761

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 30, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA299
Location
Colusa, CA
Event ID
20240909195085
Coordinates
39.247946, -121.990820
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to set collective friction which resulted in collective bounce and subsequent loss of control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
WILLIAMS HELICOPTER CORP
Serial Number
65-09761
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
UH-1HFEST
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
15
FAA Model
UH-1H

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
A&P HELICOPTERS INC
Address
PO BOX 245
City
RICHVALE
State / Zip Code
CA 95974-0245
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# WPR24LA299