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Aviation accident LAX08TA116

NONE · Hughes TH-55 · 2008-04-18 · Logan, UT, USA

Event

NTSB number
LAX08TA116
Event ID
20080425X00552
Type
Accident
Date
2008-04-18
Location
Logan, UT, USA
Coordinates
41.79111, -111.851669

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
Hughes
Model
TH-55
Registration
N6358Z
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts and the pilot's lack of recent experience in helicopters.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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