BELL 407
Moab, UT — September 11, 2014
Event Information
| Date | September 11, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA373 |
| Event ID | 20140912X71805 |
| Location | Moab, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.45972, -109.63528 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 407 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 133 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance from terrain while landing on sloped terrain.
Full Narrative
The helicopter had been dispatched to pickup and transport two ground crew members to a new location. The pilot positioned the helicopter with the front skids into up sloping terrain when the main rotor blades impacted a large boulder. The helicopter pitched back, rolled onto its right side, and slid down the hill before it came to a rest. During the accident sequence, the helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.