Jul 4, 2014
Accident
Substantial Fallon, NV
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 133
Probable Cause
A loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in an uncontrolled rotation and descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was a sudden shift in wind conditions and the helicopter's high power demand condition due to its load weight and operating altitude.
NTSB WPR14GA281