Apr 14, 2002
Accident
Substantial Tampa, FL
Injuries1 serious, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR PUBU
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper planning/decision to conduct an out of ground effect hover in a tailwind environment, which resulted in the loss of tail rotor effectiveness and the subsequent in-flight collision with water.
NTSB ATL02TA083