ST. Augustine, FL, USA
N109SK
Agusta A109
The pilot was ground taxing after landing for parking. Upon entering the ramp, he made a 180-degree right turn, and the tail rotor blade collided with a bush. The tail rotor fragmented, and caused structural damage to the tail boom assembly.
The pilot landed on runway 13 and was ground taxing to the company ramp for parking. Upon entering the ramp the pilot made a 180-degree right turn and the tail rotor blade collided with a bush. The tail rotor fragmented and caused structural damage to the tail boom assembly. The accident was reported late to the NTSB on January 15, 2008.
The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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