Sep 19, 2000
Accident
Substantial OJAI, CA
Injuries2 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
the pilot encountered a loss of tail rotor effectiveness which led to an uncontrolled rotation and subsequent hard landing. Factors were unfavorable wind conditions, density altitude, and uneven terrain.
NTSB LAX00LA343