N422RH

Substantial
None

BELL 206BS/N: 3249

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, November 21, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA25LA059
Location
Lakeland, FL
Event ID
20241126195549
Coordinates
27.994381, -82.015738
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a tailwind approach, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, an uncommanded spin, and subsequent hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
3249
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
206BB06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
206B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JAMES V PAIGE JR DEVELOPMENT CORP
Address
4417 LAKESIDE DR
City
BEMUS POINT
State / Zip Code
NY 14712-9644
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# ERA25LA059