BELL 206
Lucerne Valley, CA — March 16, 2021
Event Information
| Date | March 16, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA133 |
| Event ID | 20210316102763 |
| Location | Lucerne Valley, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.44280, -116.68425 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering with a tailwind, resulting in the helicopter spinning and colliding with terrain.
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.