SERS · Bell BH-206B · 1999-06-20 · TELLURIDE, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN99LA105
Event ID
20001212X18983
Type
Accident
Date
1999-06-20
Location
TELLURIDE, CO, USA
Coordinates
37.93922, -107.900894
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
3
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
BH-206B
Registration
N39122
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Settling with power and a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Factors were an improperly planned approach by the pilot in command, high density altitude, and inadequate supervision by the safety pilot.