BELL 206L-3
Covelo, CA, October 28, 2021
Event Information
| Date | October 28, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Covelo, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.79050, -123.26633 |
| Airport | UKIAH MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA031 |
| Event ID | 20211110104227 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206L-3 |
| Registration # | N27TK |
| Operator | Helico Sonoma Inc. |
| Owner | NATIONAL ROTORCRAFT LLC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A passenger’s unsecured object departed the cabin resulted in a collision with the tail rotor drive shaft.
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.