DRIFT RIVER, AK, USA
N1086Z
BELL 206B
THE PILOT WAS CHECKING THE WATER DEPTH IN A RIVER. JUST AFTER LIFT-OFF FROM A AREA WITH A MILD CURRENT, THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER ON TO ITS RIGHT SIDE. IT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED AND THE PILOT AND PASSENGER WERE NOT INJURED.
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER DURING LIFT-OFF.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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