Final 1 minor Jun 9, 2016

N6203N accident at Laureles, TX

Bell 47G 5 — Miscellaneous/other at Laureles, TX

DateJun 9, 2016
Tail numberN6203N
AircraftBell 47G 5 · Bell 47 · B47G
LocationLaureles, TX
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 137 Aerial application
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseCEN16LA213

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to apply additional engine power when he applied collective input, which led to a loss of rotor speed and the exceedance of the helicopter’s performance capability.

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