Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary FTW85FPJ02

MCALESTER, OK, USA

Aircraft #1

N8556C

ROBINSON R-22A

Analysis

THE PLT WAS USING THE HELICOPTER TO ROUND UP CATTLE. ONE COW CHARGED THE HELICOPTER AND STRUCK THE TAIL ROTOR. THE HELICOPTER PITCHED NOSE DOWN, THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE STRUCK THE GROUND. THE HELICOPTER CAME TO REST IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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