3 fatal · BELL 206L-3 · 1994-07-12 · MIMBRES, NM, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW94GA232
Event ID
20001206X01735
Type
Accident
Date
1994-07-12
Location
MIMBRES, NM, USA
Coordinates
33.03902, -107.919326
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
3
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
BELL
Model
206L-3
Registration
N3178B
FAR Part
PUBU
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO ATTEMPT TO HOVER OUT OF GROUND EFFECT UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS WHILE EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WEIGHT FOR THAT MANEUVER. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND THE TAILWIND.