Final
1 minor
Mar 2, 2016
N568TB accident at Agua Dulce, CA
Bell 47 — Miscellaneous/other at Agua Dulce, CA
DateMar 2, 2016
Tail numberN568TB
AircraftBell 47 · B47G
LocationAgua Dulce, CA
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseGAA16CA143
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to set the appropriate collective friction prior to releasing the collective in flight, which resulted in decreased main rotor pitch, settling with power, and an impact with terrain.
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