ntsb reports NTSB Identification: *CEN12LA120* inspector examined the wreckage onDate: January 01, 2012 scene. The tail rotor gearbox did not Location: Lohn, TX operate when it was rotated. The gearbox Aircraft: Bell-Continental Copters 47G2R is going to be retained for detailed Injuries: 2 Serious. examination. On January 1, 2012, about 1530 central At 1535, the recorded weather at the standard time, a Bell-Continental Copters Curtis Field Airport, near Brady, Texas, Inc. 47G2 was substantially damaged was: Wind 340 degrees at 12 knots; during a forced landing following a loss of visibility 10 statute miles; sky condition tail rotor effectiveness near Lohn, Texas. clear; temperature 13 degrees C; dew Visual meteorological conditions prevailed point -6 degrees C; altimeter 30.52 at the time of the accident. The 14 Code inches of mercury. of Federal Regulations Part 91 aerial observation flight was not operating on NTSB Identification: *DCA12FA024* a flight plan. The commercial pilot and Date: January 16, 2012 passenger sustained serious injuries. The Location: Camp Bastion, Afghanistan local flight departed from Brady, Texas, at Aircraft: BELL 214 time unknown. Injuries: 3 Fatal. A Federal Aviation Administration At 10:45 AM Local, Helmund Province,
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Afghanistan, a Bell 214ST on a 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 flight crashed 7 miles south of Camp Bastion. The helicopter was substantially damaged by impact and post crash fire. The three crewmembers on board, all U.S. citizens, were fatally injured in the accident. The NTSB accepted full delegation of the accident investigation from the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan consistent with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. NTSB Identification: *ERA12WA155* Date: January 18, 2012 Location: Montana Auyantepui, Venezuela Aircraft: BELL 206 Injuries: 5 Fatal. On January 18, 2012, about 1715 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206 L-4 helicopter was destroyed when it collided with a mountain during a sightseeing flight near Montaña Auyantepui, Parque Nacional Canaima, in the State of Bolívar, Venezuela. Precipitation was noted near the accident location. The flight originated at the Aeródrome de Luepa (SVLP), in the State of Bolívar, Venezuela, with a destination of Uonquen Airport (SVUQ), Uon Quen, Venezuela. The pilot and four passengers were fatally injured. NTSB Identification: *CEN12FA139* Date: January 19, 2012 Location: Centerville, LA Aircraft: ROBINSON R44 II Injuries: 2 Fatal. On January 19, 2012, at 0901 central standard time, a Robinson R44 II collided with trees while maneuvering at low altitude and impacted the Belle Isle salt dome, about 12 miles south of Centerville, Louisiana. There was a fire after impact. The pilot and a pilot-rated passenger were fatally injured. The helicopter was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions (VMC)
prevailed at the time of the accident, and no flight plan had been filed. The local flight originated from Houma (KHUM), Louisiana, at 0827. Several witnesses reported seeing the helicopter circling at low altitude and said the pilot waved at them. None of the witnesses saw the impact but reported hearing the sounds of impact and seeing smoke. They responded to the site and used fire extinguishers to extinguish the fire. The on-scene investigation revealed the helicopter struck several trees before hitting the ground, coming to rest on its right side. The tail boom and tail rotor blades remained attached to the helicopter, and 3-foot stubs of the main rotor blades remained attached. Nearby was a 2-foot gash in the ground, the length of a main rotor blade. All control rods and linkages remained attached the rotor hub. All breaks were consistent with overload failures. NTSB Identification: *CEN12LA141* Date: January 22, 2012 Location: Irving, TX Aircraft: BELL 206B Injuries: 4 Uninjured. On January 22, 2012, approximately 1510 central standard time, a Bell 206B was substantially damaged during a forced landing to the Las Colinas Golf Course, Irving, Texas. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The flight originated from Waco, Texas, and was en route to Irving, Texas. During the landing sequence to the Las Colinas Four Seasons Resort, the fuel light illuminated and the engine lost power. The pilot maneuvered the helicopter towards flat terrain at the Las Colinas golf course. During the forced landing, the helicopter impacted the ground hard, bending the tailboom down. Examination of the helicopter revealed that the tailboom was bent down and the vertical fin was crushed.