Garlick OH-58C N16JD
30 May 2006 · Muddy Gap, Wyoming, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 30 May 2006 at about 00:15 local time, a Garlick OH-58C registered N16JD was involved in an accident near Muddy Gap, Wyoming, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 00:15
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Muddy Gap, Wyoming, United States
- Coordinates
- 42.3419, -107.4527
- Aircraft
- Garlick OH-58C
- Registration
- N16JD
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial Observation
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Split Rock Ranc → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- DEN06LA080
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
the loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude and rough uneven terrain.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
According to the pilot, he was approaching his ranch for landing. He stated that he lifted up on the collective to add power but no power was present. The horn and low rotor lights were immediately activated. The pilot stated that he lowered the collective and lowered the nose of the helicopter to gain some forward speed. The pilot stated that he elected to keep forward speed to the ground to maintain some control during the impact. The helicopter impacted sagebrush and sloping terrain. It slid for a distance and came to rest on its right side resulting in substantial damage. Examination of the engine and remaining systems revealed no anomalies.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Garlick OH-58C accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2011 | Garlick OH-58C | Rushford, Minnesota, United States | Kristin E Tellijohn | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec 2006 | Fairchild SA227BC | Gillette, Wyoming, United States | Key Lime Air, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 14 Jun 2006 | Grumman-Schweizer G-164A | Cokeville, Wyoming, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 7 May 2006 | Piper PA-18-150 | Cody, Wyoming, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 8 May 2006 | Cessna 182Q | Fort Bridger, Wyoming, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 4 Aug 2006 | Cessna 182E | Roset, Wyoming, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 5 Jul 2006 | Flaglor HIGH TOW | Jackson, Wyoming, United States | - | No injuries | - |