Bell 206B N59604
17 April 1998 · Cameron, Louisiana, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 17 April 1998 at about 13:45 local time, a Bell 206B registered N59604 was involved in an accident near Cameron, Louisiana, United States. 5 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 13:45
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Cameron, Louisiana, United States
- Coordinates
- 29.7905, -93.2891
- Aircraft
- Bell 206B
- Registration
- N59604
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 135: Air Taxi & Commuter
- Purpose of flight
- Unknown
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Gulf of Mexico → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- FTW98LA187
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Probable cause
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
During final approach, the pilot reported erratic engine and rotor rpm accelerations and droop. To arrest a high rate of descent, the pilot initiated a cyclic flare at 75 feet AGL and leveled the helicopter prior to touchdown. The helicopter landed 'hard' and the main rotor blades 'flexed' downward, separating the tail boom. Four passengers onboard thought the helicopter 'lost power.' The helicopter was within weight and balance limits for the flight. Examination of the engine and fuel system did not reveal any anomalies. Calibrated bench tests of the N1 tachometer, and the N2/rotor rpm dual tachometer showed that they were within limits. The fuel control, fuel pump, and power turbine governor were all found to be within overhaul specifications. Pneumatic lines were found intact.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 25 May 1998 | Bell 206L-3 | Indian Trail, North Carolina, United States | - | Fatal | 5 |
| 15 Aug 1998 | Bell 206B II | Chickaloon, Alaska, United States | Alaska State Troopers | No injuries | - |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 1998 | Piper PA-32-300 | Alexandria, Louisiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 20 Nov 1998 | Piper PA32-300 | New Iberia, Louisiana, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 23 Feb 1998 | Cessna 210M | Lafayette, Louisiana, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 27 Feb 1998 | Piper PA-28-180 | Monroe, Louisiana, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 28 Nov 1998 | Cessna 150H | Braithwaite, Louisiana, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 31 Jul 1998 | Cessna 210M | Leesville, Louisiana, United States | - | Fatal | 3 |