Aviation accident CEN11FA507

1 fatal · SIKORSKY UH-34D · 2011-07-25 · Wilton, IA, USA

Event

NTSB number: CEN11FA507
Event ID: 20110726X03343
Type: Accident
Date: 2011-07-25
Location: Wilton, IA, USA
Coordinates: 41.580337, -91.020278

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: SIKORSKY
Model: UH-34D
Registration: N3880J
FAR Part: 137
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The inadequate performance planning by the pilot that resulted in reduced climb capability while transitioning to an out-of-ground effect hover with a left pedal turn.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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