N5017G is a 1979 Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1. It is a rotorcraft with 7 seats, powered by a Allison 250-C28 SER rated at 500 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Livingston, MT. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in May 2017. It has been registered to its current owner since Sep 2025. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 47 years old
- 1 of 158 Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1
2025
2017
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The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were on a personal flight practicing off airport landings. After landing in an open meadow, the pilot elected to depart using a low altitude circling maneuver. The pilot stated the purpose of the maneuver was to gain effective translational lift. During the maneuver, as the helicopter accelerated, it began to descend, and the left skid contacted the terrain, resulting in a dynamic rollover. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, , main rotor system, tail rotor system, and empennage.
The pilot stated that they received training in circling takeoff maneuvers during their commercial pilot training and had previously performed similar maneuvers.
The pilot reported there were no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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