Bell 206B N3198C

Summary

On 3 November 2003 at about 18:40 local time, a Bell 206B registered N3198C was involved in an accident near Coleman, Wisconsin, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

3 November 2003 at 18:40

Classification

Accident

Location

Coleman, Wisconsin, United States

Coordinates

45.0722, -88.0586

Aircraft

Bell 206B

Registration

N3198C

Category

Helicopter

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Positioning

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Antigo → Abrams

Aircraft damage

Destroyed

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CHI04LA027

2 people had minor injuries.

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. The garage building was a factor.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The helicopter was destroyed by fire following a forced landing to a residential area following a complete loss of engine power. The pilot reported that he heard a loud "bang" from the back of the helicopter and lost all engine power. An autorotation was performed to the back yard of a residence at which time the main rotor of the helicopter struck a garage. The helicopter subsequently rolled onto it's side and burned. On-scene examination of the helicopter failed to reveal any anomalies attributable to a pre-impact defect. Further examination of the engine, fuel pump, fuel control unit, and the power turbine governor revealed no defects that would have prevented normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.