Aviation accident IAD02FA026

2 fatal · MBB BK-117 A-3 · 2002-01-18 · CLEVELAND, OH, USA

Event

NTSB number: IAD02FA026
Event ID: 20020131X00155
Type: Accident
Date: 2002-01-18
Location: CLEVELAND, OH, USA
Coordinates: 41.509998, -81.608612

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: MBB
Model: BK-117 A-3
Registration: N626MB
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 2
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NITE
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter while hovering, which resulted in its collision with a building. Factors were the confined area, tail wind, and wind gusts.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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