25 Feb 2021: EUROCOPTER EC130 B4 — Air Methods Corporation — Tulsa, OK
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper decision to approach the airport and enter a low altitude hover with a gusting quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during a turn at a low altitude.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Capability exceededPilotDecision related to conditionEffect on operationAbility to respond/compensate