Jun 8, 2000
Accident
Substantial KENNEWICK, WA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot's exceedance of the helicopter's hovering capabilities in a downwind hover. Factors included tailwind conditions, the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation being conducted, and trees in the area where the helicopter settled.
NTSB SEA00LA103