1 fatal · BELL 206A · 2014-07-23 · Wenatchee, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR14FA310
Event ID
20140723X81618
Type
Accident
Date
2014-07-23
Location
Wenatchee, WA, USA
Coordinates
47.622776, -120.423889
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
BELL
Model
206A
Registration
N949FM
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper decent rate and path, which resulted in a hard landing and dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by a sedating medication.