Bell 206B N912SP

Summary

On 5 June 2007 at about 18:44 local time, a Bell 206B registered N912SP was involved in an accident near Cedartown, Georgia, United States. 3 people were on board and 3 were seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

5 June 2007 at 18:44

Classification

Accident

Location

Cedartown, Georgia, United States

Coordinates

34.0100, -85.2558

Aircraft

Bell 206B

Registration

N912SP

Category

Helicopter

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Public Use

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Cedartown → Unknown

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ATL07GA087

3 people were seriously injured.

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were strong gusty winds.

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

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The pilot reported that while flying low over trees in a left turn, a strong gust of wind was encountered causing the helicopter to yaw to the right. The pilot reduced the collective in an attempt to fly out of the situation; however, he was unsuccessful in stopping the yaw and struck trees, and subsequently the ground. Winds were reported at the time of the accident at 250 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 16 knots. Examination of the helicopter revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction, and none were reported by the pilot.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.