SERS · Bell 206L-1 · 1997-05-17 · ORLANDO, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA97LA168
Event ID
20001208X07983
Type
Accident
Date
1997-05-17
Location
ORLANDO, FL, USA
Coordinates
28.449048, -81.469902
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
206L-1
Registration
N30SG
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot misjudging the distance of the intended touchdown point resulting in his intentional decrease in the main rotor rpm to clear obstacles below. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.