Bell 206B accident near Woodsboro, TX
On October 2, 2014, a Bell 206B (helicopter) was involved in an accident near Woodsboro, TX. 3 people were seriously injured. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- October 2, 2014
- Place
- Woodsboro, TX
- Aircraft
- Bell 206B · Helicopter
- Injuries
- 0 fatal, 3 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 28.237°N, 97.319°W
- NTSB ID
- 20141002X70257
Official records · CEN15LA002
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHTOn October 2, 2014, about 1255 central daylight time, a Bell 206B helicopter, N49746, had a hard landing following a loss of tail rotor effectiveness near Woodsboro, Texas. The airline transport rated pilot and two passengers received serious injuries. The helicopter sustained substantial damage during a subsequent roll over. The helicopter was registered to and operated by an individual doing business as Heartland Helicopters under the provisions of Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as an aerial observation flight. Day visual flight rules conditions prevailed for the flight, which did not operate on a flight plan. The flight originated from the Alfred C 'Bubba' Thomas Airport (T69), near Sinton, Texas, about 1200, and was destined for the Beeville Municipal Airport, near Beeville, Texas. According to the pilot's accident report, the purpose of the flight was a laser examination of a pipeline to detect methane gas. He indicated that he was flying the helicopter between 35 and 40 meters above ground level. The pilot reported that the helicopter suddenly yawed to the right without warning. He indicated that he did not recall "when a warning horn went off, but there was a warning horn." He recalled it as a low rotor rpm warning. The pilot stated that there were wires to his right side and building structures on his left. The pilot reported the helicopter yawed, he indicated he was sure he applied pressure to the left pedal, and a loss of tail rotor effectiveness occurred. The pilot said that the helicopter hesitated turning right for a "short" period of time
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to recognize and correct for flight conditions conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in a rapid, uncommanded right yaw and subsequent hard landing.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
