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NTSB accident investigation · Bell 206B · Emmett, ID · September 9, 1985

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Date
September 9, 1985, 14:45 local (20:45 UTC)
Place
Emmett, ID
Injuries
1 fatal
Damage
Destroyed
Phase of flight
Enroute
Aircraft
N14819Bell 206B
Weather
Instrument (IMC) · Day
Status
Completed
Report
Approved by Office Director
FAA report
19850909044669A
Case key
40061

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Sequence of events

NTSB’s coding before 2008: each occurrence and phase of flight, and the causes and factors under it. The codes are defined in NTSB’s coding manual.

In flight encounter with weatherCruise
Planning/decision - improperPilot in commandFactor
Flight into known adverse weather - initiatedPilot in commandFactor
Self-induced pressurePilot in commandFactor
Weather condition - thunderstormFactor
Weather condition - lightningFactor
Weather condition - rainFactor
Weather condition - low ceilingFactor
Vfr flight into imc - continuedPilot in commandCause
In flight collision with terrain/waterDescent
Terrain condition - mountainous/hillyFactor
Terrain condition - risingFactor
Airspeed - excessivePilot in commandCause
Object - wire,transmissionFactor
Remedial action - misjudgedPilot in commandCause

Analysis

Newly-licensed plt departed into mountainous terrain in thunderstrom conditions despite warnings from friends. The acft wreckagewas located two days later in rising terrain below power 11 miles from pt of departure. Investigation revealed high speed vertical impact on upslope typical of a 'quick-stop' maneuver or attempt to duck power lines. No evidence was found of pre-impact malfunction or failure of the acft structure, powerplant or systems.

Aircraft

Registration
N14819
Reported as
Bell 206B
Category
Helicopter
Serial number
857
Airframe hours
7,860
Engine
Allison 250-C20, 317 horsepower, turbo shaft
Damage
Destroyed
Flight
Business · Part 91
Registered owner
Jesus Gandiago
Airworthiness certificate
Standard, Normal
Last inspection
Annual · August 30, 1985 · 1 hours before
Destination
Riggins, ID

Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

Role
Pilot
Age
36
Certificate
Private
Medical
Class 3, Valid Medical--no waivers/lim.
Seat
Right
Toxicology
Performed
Flight hours
120 total · 28 in this make and model · 53 as pilot in command · 28 in the last 90 days · 17 in the last 30 days

Weather

Conditions
Instrument (IMC) · Day
Visibility
4 statute miles
Lowest ceiling
3,000 ft overcast
Temperature
48 °F

FAA reports on this event · 1

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Accident 19850909044669ABell 206B · Emmett, IDCollided with ground in area of rising terrain. Weather was marginal with thunderstorms and heavy rain.Sep 9, 1985 · N14819 · Destroyed