MINR · Bell 206-L1 · 1997-04-23 · TRINIDAD, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW97TA165
Event ID
20001208X07721
Type
Accident
Date
1997-04-23
Location
TRINIDAD, CO, USA
Coordinates
37.159755, -104.499977
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
206-L1
Registration
N618DE
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A factor was the tailwind condition and the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed.