MINR · Bell 206L-3 · 2005-06-24 · Algonac, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI05CA156
Event ID
20050805X01174
Type
Accident
Date
2005-06-24
Location
Algonac, MI, USA
Coordinates
42.625556, -82.534446
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
4
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
206L-3
Registration
N311JX
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot not maintaining helicopter control, the loss of tail rotor effectiveness he encountered, and his not maintaining clearance from objects during the approach. Factor were the low altitude, the transmission lines, and the garage.