MINR · Bell 206B · 2005-09-07 · New Orleans, LA, USA
Event
NTSB number
DFW05LA239
Event ID
20050930X01554
Type
Accident
Date
2005-09-07
Location
New Orleans, LA, USA
Coordinates
29.989444, -90.257774
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
206B
Registration
N230CA
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.