Aviation Accident Summary DEN84LA230

RICHEY, MT, USA

Aircraft #1

N24111

SIKORSKY S-55B

Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT HE LANDED IN A PASTURE WHERE HE INTENDED TO REFUEL. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, ONE OF THE WHEELS DROPPED INTO A HOLE, CAUSING THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE TO FLEX DOWNWARD AND SEVERE THE TAILBOOM.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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