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Bell 47G-3B crash near Custer, South Dakota, United States

minor2018-08-02
Summary

The pilot’s mismanagement of rotor RPM and subsequent forced landing on uneven terrain which led to a dynamic rollover.

Incident details
Date
2018-08-02
Location
Custer, South Dakota, United States
Aircraft
Operator
Black Hill Aerial Adventure
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Probable cause
Weather / IMC
Phase of flight
approach
Weather
VMC
43.8250, -103.6358
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries1
SourceNTSB CAROL
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