NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N16867 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB DEN82DA040Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportTrenton, NDThe aircraft was hovering during a sling load operation when the engine lost power. The pilot released the load but due to low rotor RPM the aircraft landed hard, substantially damaging the aircraft. Investigaton revealed a failure of the forward male splines…NTSB DEN80DTC04Accident · No injuriesClosedThermopolis, WY
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N16867 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 19820307049539AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Trenton, NDLost rotor RPM. Released sling load. Crash landed. Worn gearshaft splines failed. Clogged fuel nozzel.Accident 19791228034199ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Thermopolis, WYHelicopter attempted takeoff with external load. Skid tangled in sagebrush. Rotor hit ground, etc.