Pilot Debrief

BELL 407 near Searcy, AR — 2022-11-19

Final reportCEN23LA053
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Date
2022-11-19
Location
Searcy, AR, USA
Airport
AR78
Aircraft
BELL 407
Registration
N184SF
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the electrical box while repositioning.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was repositioning the helicopter on the helipad to refuel. During the maneuver, the helicopter drifted aft and the tailrotor struck an electrical box. The helicopter lost tail rotor authority and landed hard on the skids. The tailrotor driveshaft, gearbox, and driveshaft sustained substantial damage. The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operations.

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