AGUSTAWESTLAND SPA AW109SP
Kamas, UT, October 8, 2024
Event Information
| Date | October 8, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Kamas, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.93500, -110.66616 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | WPR25LA006 |
| Event ID | 20241008195279 |
Aircraft
| Make | AGUSTAWESTLAND SPA |
| Model | AW109SP |
| Registration # | N631HC |
| Operator | Intermountain Life Flight |
| Owner | IHC HEALTH SERVICES INC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s exceedance of the helicopter’s available power while landing in a confined area, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and 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.