NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N944U and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB WPR09CA105Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBountiful, UTThe pilot's improper decision to fly at low altitude while maneuvering in mountainous terrain in a canyon and inadvertently exceeding the climb capability of the helicopter. Contributing to the accident were a high density altitude, mountainous terrain, and a…NTSB DEN05CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJackson, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during initial takeoff climb resulting in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's encounter in settling with power.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N944U and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20090201000379AClimb · Kaysville, UTPilot was giving family members a helicopter ride and decided to fly up a canyon. The required power to climb exceeded the available power. The pilot reduced pitch and attempted to land and hit the terrain with the tailboom seperating it from the aircraft.Accident 20050909020589APwr On Vertical Ldng/Rtrcrft · Jackson, WY(-23) Pilot stated that the aircraft was at gross weight on take off. When the aircraft passed over a creek the rotor began to droop. The pilot tried to add throttle but the throttle was full on.