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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Bell 47G-4A · Eagle Pass, TX · February 1, 1995

Date: February 1, 1995 · 15:00 local
Place: Eagle Pass, TX
Airport: El Indio
Phase of flight: Low Level Operations
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Operator: CNYA
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N6SR
NTSB investigation: NTSBFTW95LA105
Reported as: Bell 47G4A
Reported engine: Lycoming VO540B1B3
People aboard: 2
Fatal injuries: 0

N6SRRegistration cancelled May 14, 2013 · Bell 47G-4AS/N 7516 · Built 1966 Airframe modelBell 47G-4A Engine modelLycoming VO-540 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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Predator control flight chasing bobcat. Right quartering tailwind caused loss tail rotor effect. Spun to impact.

As the FAA filed it

PREDATOR CONTROL FLIGHT CHASING BOBCAT. RIGHT QUARTERING TAILWIND CAUSED LOSS TAIL ROTOR EFFECT. SPUN TO IMPACT.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB FTW95LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEl Indio, TXThe loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A factor was the gusty right quartering tailwind.Feb 1, 1995 · Destroyed

Other reports on N6SR · 2

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Accident 20020525015489AYauco, Puerto Rico(-23) During cruise flight pilot noticed partial loss of engine power, he also noticed engine oil pressure reading low. Pilot decided to do a precautionary landing in a parking lot spotted from the air. He touched down at the parking lot too close to parked…May 25, 2002 · No damage · 1 fatal Accident 19951003030889ATo Vertical (Helicopter Only) · Edinburg, TXLiftoff flatbed encountered wind gust at transitional speed. Rolled. Pitched down. Right skid hit water in a pond.Oct 3, 1995 · Substantial damage