SUD AVIATION/EUROCOPTER ALOUETTE II SE313B
Glenn, CA — July 13, 2012
Event Information
| Date | July 13, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Glenn, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.50889, -122.04139 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA303 |
| Event ID | 20120713X21450 |
Aircraft
| Make | SUD AVIATION/EUROCOPTER |
| Model | ALOUETTE II SE313B |
| Registration # | N45VX |
| Operator | Priority Farms |
| Owner | Priority Farms |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for a tailwind while hovering, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
While hovering the student pilot lost directional control and the helicopter spun around to the left 3 1/2 turns before rolling over after the right skid collapsed. The pilot reported that he had a tailwind of about 5 knots. The pilot said there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the helicopter.
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.