N9487F
We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
Safety history
- May 7, 1988Accident
THE PILOT WAS EXECUTING A DOWNWIND TAKEOFF, THE WINDS REPORTEDLY GUSTING TO 25 KNOTS, LOADED WITH TWO PASSENGERS, WHEN JUST AFTER TAKEOFF THE PILOT STATED THE HELICOPTER EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER. THE PILOT THEN ATTEMPTED TO EXECUTE AN AUTOROTATION, BUT DURING THE EMERGENCY DESCENT THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. AS A RESULT THE HELICOPTER STRUCK A MOVING VEHICLE WITH ITS TAIL ROTOR AND SUBSEQUENTLY COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN. THE HELICOPTER WAS APPROXIMATELY 130 LBS UNDER
- July 3, 1984Accident
THE CFI STATED THAT WHILE PRACTICING A PEDAL TURN THE STUDENT PILOT SUDDENLY APPLIED BACK CYLIC CAUSING THE TAIL ROTOR TO CONTACT THE GROUND. THE MAIN ROTOR THEN CONTACTED THE GROUND AND THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER.
- October 30, 1974Accident
Inadequate Supervision Of Flight
- May 2, 1970Accident
Misjudged Speed And Altitude; Simulated Conditions
- March 28, 1968Accident
Unfavorable Wind Conditions