1 fatal · McDonnell Douglas Helicopter C MD 500E · 2008-05-26 · Sunrise Beach, MO, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN08FA092
Event ID
20080529X00752
Type
Accident
Date
2008-05-26
Location
Sunrise Beach, MO, USA
Coordinates
38.18111, -92.658058
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
McDonnell Douglas Helicopter C
Model
MD 500E
Registration
N686F
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The loss of tail rotor effectiveness and the pilot's failure to regain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly in known adverse weather conditions and the gusty winds generated from convective outflow. Contributing to the severity of the injuries was the pilot's failure to provide a safety briefing to his passengers in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations.