Bell 212 N8224V

Summary

On 31 August 2000 at about 16:55 local time, a Bell 212 registered N8224V, operated by Houston Helicopters, Inc., was involved in an accident near Jackson, Wyoming, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

31 August 2000 at 16:55

Classification

Accident

Location

Jackson, Wyoming, United States

Coordinates

43.4709, -110.7595

Aircraft

Bell 212

Registration

N8224V

Category

Helicopter

Engines

2

Operator

Houston Helicopters, Inc.

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Public Use

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

DEN00TA160

1 person had minor injuries.

Loss of control for undetermined reasons.

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While sitting on the ground waiting to board passengers, with the rotors turning at flight rpm, the helicopter settled to the right rear striking the right horizontal stabilizer and tail rotor. Subsequently, the helicopter became airborne and spun several times before the pilot secured the power and made a forced landing. During landing, the aft landing gear cross tube collapsed and the fuselage was substantially damaged. Examination of the helicopter following the accident provided evidence of improper maintenance to the skid landing gear. No procedural errors by the pilot, in the operation of the helicopter, were found during the investigation.

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