Final 1 minor Oct 18, 2019

N7060J accident at King City, CA

Bell 47G — Hard landing at KIC (King City, CA)

DateOct 18, 2019
Tail numberN7060J
AircraftBell 47G · Bell 47 · B47G
LocationKIC — King City, CA
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 137 Aerial application
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseGAA20CA034

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing and the main rotor blades striking the tailboom.

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