MINR · Bell Helicopter 206BIII · 2007-01-19 · Springville, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX07CA072
Event ID
20070205X00136
Type
Accident
Date
2007-01-19
Location
Springville, CA, USA
Coordinates
36.175834, -118.8125
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
3
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Bell Helicopter
Model
206BIII
Registration
N185BC
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain terrain/obstacle clearance while maneuvering. Factors were the mountainous terrain, trees, and low-altitude flight maneuvers.