Oct 1, 2006
Accident
Substantial Ojai, CA
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR PUBU
Probable Cause
The pilot-in-command's improper remedial action, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control. Contributing factors were the retardant tank and snorkel designs.
NTSB LAX07TA001