MINR · Schweizer 269-C · 2007-03-03 · Columbus, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC07CA070
Event ID
20070426X00457
Type
Accident
Date
2007-03-03
Location
Columbus, PA, USA
Coordinates
41.953334, -79.529998
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Schweizer
Model
269-C
Registration
N515JM
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper decision to continue the landing attempt in whiteout conditions, which resulted in his disorientation, and the helicopter's subsequent dynamic rollover. Factors included the whiteout conditions, and the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation.