Summary
On August 30, 2024, a Williams Helicopter Corp UH-1H (N710WD) was involved in an accident near Colusa, CA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to set collective friction which resulted in collective bounce and subsequent loss of control.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA299. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N710WD.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to set collective friction which resulted in collective bounce and subsequent loss of control.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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