Bell 206B Jet Ranger II, G-WLLY, 21 December 2005

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - rotorcraft
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
21 December 2005
Aircraft type:
Bell 206B Jet Ranger II
Location:
3 nm north-east of Coupar Angus, Tayside
Registration:
G-WLLY

Bell 206B Jet Ranger II, G-WLLY

Summary:

The pilot of the helicopter and an observer were carrying out a pipeline inspection flight between Cumbernauld Airport and Aberdeen. Approximately 45 minutes after takeoff, the helicopter descended to low level where debris was seen to fall from its aft section. Control of the helicopter was lost and it struck the ground, fatally injuring both occupants. The investigation found that the vertical stabiliser had detached from the tail boom and struck the tail rotor. This subsequently caused the tail rotor and associated gearbox to become detached from the tail boom, resulting in the helicopter’s centre of gravity moving outside controllable limits.

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Bell 206B Jet Ranger II, G-WLLY 12-06.pdf (1,289.99 kb)

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