Final
2 serious, 1 minor
Jul 13, 2019
N3078G crash at Mosby, MT
Bell 47G 3B 1 — Loss of control in flight at Mosby, MT
DateJul 13, 2019
Tail numberN3078G
AircraftBell 47G 3B 1 · Bell 47 · B47G
LocationMosby, MT
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Aerial observation
Injuries2 serious, 1 minor
NTSB caseWPR19LA194
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to account for environmental conditions conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inappropriate application of power during the recovery.
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