MINR · Bell OH-58C · 2001-04-13 · Panama City, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA01TA121
Event ID
20010417X00767
Type
Accident
Date
2001-04-13
Location
Panama City, FL, USA
Coordinates
30.204721, -85.82389
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
OH-58C
Registration
N91335
FAR Part
PUBU
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The poor in-flight planning by the pilot for failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to begin spray operations resulting in the loss of tail rotor effectiveness, subsequent in flight loss of control, and in flight collision with terrain.