1 fatal · Western International UH-1H · 2001-02-07 · Darby, MT, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA01LA046
Event ID
20010226X00511
Type
Accident
Date
2001-02-07
Location
Darby, MT, USA
Coordinates
45.779102, -114.239151
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Western International
Model
UH-1H
Registration
N205GL
FAR Part
133
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Inflight loss of a tail rotor pitch change link-to-blade grip attach bolt, resulting partial loss of tail rotor control, and subsequent entanglement of the helicopter's external load cable with a tree during emergency descent. Factors included the pilot's retention of external load equipment, and the tree in which the external load cable became entangled.