MINR · Bell 47G-3B · 1997-05-15 · SNOHOMISH, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA97LA112
Event ID
20001208X08025
Type
Accident
Date
1997-05-15
Location
SNOHOMISH, WA, USA
Coordinates
47.94017, -121.999305
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
47G-3B
Registration
N8491E
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's encounter with of a loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE) situation, and his subsequent inadequate remedial action. Related factors included: wind conditions that were conducive to an unanticipated right yaw event, and the pilot's limited experience in helicopters.