Final None Nov 21, 2024

N422RH accident at Lakeland, FL

Bell 206B — Loss of tail rotor effectiveness at LAL (Lakeland, FL)

DateNov 21, 2024
Tail numberN422RH
AircraftBell 206B · Bell 206 JetRanger · B06
LocationLAL — Lakeland, FL
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Positioning
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA25LA059

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a tailwind approach, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, an uncommanded spin, and subsequent hard landing.

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