SERS · Bell 206L-3 · 2005-07-26 · Justice, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI05GA198
Event ID
20050805X01169
Type
Accident
Date
2005-07-26
Location
Justice, IL, USA
Coordinates
41.75, -87.835281
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
206L-3
Registration
N741LL
FAR Part
PUBU
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper in-flight decision while maneuvering which resulted in a tailwind during low airspeed helicopter flight and subsequent loss of tail rotor effectiveness. The struck sign and fence were factors in the accident.