1 fatal · Bell 212 · 2000-03-19 · Snelling, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX00FA130
Event ID
20001212X20659
Type
Accident
Date
2000-03-19
Location
Snelling, CA, USA
Coordinates
37.486389, -120.350555
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
212
Registration
N415B
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the in-flight separation of the main rotor mast while in cruise flight following a mast bumping event. The reason for the mast bumping event was not determined.