NONE · Enstrom F-28C · 2000-06-08 · KENNEWICK, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA00LA103
Event ID
20001212X21333
Type
Accident
Date
2000-06-08
Location
KENNEWICK, WA, USA
Coordinates
46.210273, -119.15908
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Enstrom
Model
F-28C
Registration
N80193
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's exceedance of the helicopter's hovering capabilities in a downwind hover. Factors included tailwind conditions, the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation being conducted, and trees in the area where the helicopter settled.