MINR · Bell 206L-1 · 2000-10-14 · GRAND CANYON, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX01LA013
Event ID
20001212X22192
Type
Accident
Date
2000-10-14
Location
GRAND CANYON, AZ, USA
Coordinates
36.860145, -112.839447
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
4
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
206L-1
Registration
N2233F
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's in-flight loss of control during liftoff due to his improper planning and decisions. Related factors were the high density altitude and helicopter weight condition, and the lack of a suitable takeoff area.