MINR · Bell 206A-1 · 2000-07-22 · BENNETTSVILLE, SC, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA00LA227
Event ID
20001212X21554
Type
Accident
Date
2000-07-22
Location
BENNETTSVILLE, SC, USA
Coordinates
34.630798, -79.6791
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
206A-1
Registration
N136C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to use proper remedial action to counteract a loss of tail rotor effectiveness resulting in collision with terrain during the subsequent uncontrolled descent.