BELL UH-1H
Townsend, MT, June 15, 2021
Event Information
| Date | June 15, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Townsend, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.32450, -111.29100 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA236 |
| Event ID | 20210622103312 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | UH-1H |
| Registration # | N398M |
| Operator | USDA FOREST SERVICE FEPP |
| Owner | USDA FOREST SERVICE FEPP |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | PUBU |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 5 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control after an encounter with settling with power during approach at an altitude that was too low for recovery, which resulted in a hard landing.
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.