SERS · BELL 407 · 2022-09-04 · Mount Baldy, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR22LA333
Event ID
20220906105859
Type
Accident
Date
2022-09-04
Location
Mount Baldy, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.243, -117.654
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
BELL
Model
407
Registration
N687AM
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to ensure the throttle was properly positioned before commencing an approach to land, which resulted in a low rotor rpm condition and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a worn throttle detent.