Incident report
Bell 206B crash near Hanford, California, United States
minor2016-03-26
Summary
The pilot's decision to release the collective while flying at 10 feet above ground level, resulting in the rapid helicopter descent and impact with terrain.
Incident details
Date
2016-03-26
Location
Hanford, California, United States
Aircraft
Operator
PREMIER ROTORS LLC
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Probable cause
Weather / IMC
Phase of flight
cruise
Weather
VMC
Source
NTSB CAROL ↗36.2714, -119.5900
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries1
SourceNTSB CAROL
Other incidents in United States