WILLIAMS HELICOPTER CORP UH-1H
Colusa, CA — August 30, 2024
Event Information
| Date | August 30, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA299 |
| Event ID | 20240909195085 |
| Location | Colusa, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.24795, -121.99082 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | WILLIAMS HELICOPTER CORP |
| Model | UH-1H |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to set collective friction which resulted in collective bounce and subsequent loss of control.
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.