MINR · Aerospatiale SA-315B · 1998-10-05 · BIG SKY, MT, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA99LA001
Event ID
20001211X11347
Type
Accident
Date
1998-10-05
Location
BIG SKY, MT, USA
Coordinates
45.260505, -111.319572
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Aerospatiale
Model
SA-315B
Registration
N5803J
FAR Part
133
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the ground handlers (chokers) to follow procedures, and separation of the tail rotor system. Contributing factors were incorrect long line hook (size), jamming of the hook release, trees and gusty wind conditions.