Aviation accident ATL03FA065

1 fatal · Sikorsky S-61A · 2003-03-23 · Kimble, TN, USA

Event

NTSB number: ATL03FA065
Event ID: 20030326X00395
Type: Accident
Date: 2003-03-23
Location: Kimble, TN, USA
Coordinates: 35.249721, -85.999725

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Sikorsky
Model: S-61A
Registration: N81664
FAR Part: 133
Engines: 2
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The interruption of rotor system drive power due to the input free wheeling unit malfunctioning , and the pilot's operation of the helicopter in the critical area of the height-velocity curve.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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