N39LR is a 1981 Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1. It is a rotorcraft with 7 seats, powered by a Rolls-Royc 250-C30P rated at 650 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Picayune, MS. Its multiple airworthiness certificate was issued in Jun 2017. It has been registered to its current owner since Jul 2016. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 45 years old
- 1 of 158 Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1
2017
2016
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According to the helicopter pilot, during an agricultural flight he landed on the tender truck platform. The ground crewman connected a hose to fill the hopper, but he did not provide positive communication to the pilot regarding task completion. Consequently, "due to crew miscommunication" the pilot took off with the hose still connected to the helicopter. The tail rotor struck the hose and the pilot lost tail rotor authority. The helicopter entered an uncontrollable spin to the right, and the pilot lowered the collective. The helicopter descended and struck the ground, and then it rolled over.
Additionally, the pilot reported that the accident could have been prevented by implementing a documented operating procedure to ensure positive communication between the ground crew and pilot.
The helicopter sustained substantial damage the tailboom, tail rotor system, main rotor system and the skids.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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