Pilot Debrief

BELL 47G-2A near Nicolett, MN — 2011-07-27

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Date
2011-07-27
Location
Nicolett, MN, USA
Aircraft
BELL 47G-2A
Registration
N7578
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, during an aerial application flight, he initiated a climbing turn, which he thought did not "feel right." He leveled the helicopter, stopped the turn, lowered the collective and added full throttle. The pilot stated that the rpm indication was in the bottom of the green arc. The helicopter began losing altitude and impacted a cornfield. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the helicopter. The helicopter sustained substantial damage when the main rotor separated a section of its tailboom.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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