Pilot Debrief

Bell 206 B2 near La Verna, CA — 2008-01-13

Final reportSEA08CA059
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Date
2008-01-13
Location
La Verna, CA, USA
Airport
POC
Aircraft
Bell 206 B2
Registration
N49588
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper preflight planning which resulted in a jammed cyclic control while maneuvering.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the helicopter was in a three-foot hover, moving forward, when control was lost and the helicopter collided with terrain. The pilot reported the left cyclic control was removed prior to the flight; however, the protective cover was not installed. He stated that during the accident flight, test equipment (used for track and balance) "became entangled" at the left cyclic attach point and prevented full cyclic control.

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