Aviation accident ANC02TA077

Name: aviation accident: Bell 212 near Wasilla (2002-07-16)
Start: 2002-07-16
Location: Wasilla, AK, USA

NONE · Bell 212 · 2002-07-16 · Wasilla, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC02TA077
Event ID: 20020808X01360
Type: Accident
Date: 2002-07-16
Location: Wasilla, AK, USA
Coordinates: 61.598056, -149.659729

Injuries

Highest injury: NONE
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 6
Total aboard: 6

Aircraft

Make: Bell
Model: 212
Registration: N5017H
FAR Part: PUBU
Engines: 2
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, and failure to maintain clearance with trees, which resulted in the main rotor blade striking a tree.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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