Aviation accident LAX00LA343

Name: aviation accident: Bell 206BIII near OJAI (2000-09-19)
Start: 2000-09-19
Location: OJAI, CA, USA

SERS · Bell 206BIII · 2000-09-19 · OJAI, CA, USA

Event

NTSB number: LAX00LA343
Event ID: 20001212X22017
Type: Accident
Date: 2000-09-19
Location: OJAI, CA, USA
Coordinates: 34.509452, -119.289756

Injuries

Highest injury: SERS
Fatal: 0
Serious: 2
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 1
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: Bell
Model: 206BIII
Registration: N90214
FAR Part: 135
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

the pilot encountered a loss of tail rotor effectiveness which led to an uncontrolled rotation and subsequent hard landing. Factors were unfavorable wind conditions, density altitude, and uneven terrain.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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