Final None Jun 8, 2016

N25LB accident at Hastings, MN

Bell 47G — Loss of control in flight at Hastings, MN

DateJun 8, 2016
Tail numberN25LB
AircraftBell 47G · Bell 47 · B47G
LocationHastings, MN
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 137 Aerial application
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseGAA16CA293

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to attain a positive rate of climb during takeoff from a service truck, which resulted in an impact with terrain and substantial damage to the tail boom and fuselage.

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