NTSB Identification: CEN16LA039
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Friday, November 13, 2015 in Alpine, TX
Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II, registration: N449MC
Injuries: 2 Serious, 1 Minor, 1 Uninjured.
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On November 13, 2015, about 1630 central standard time, a Robinson Helicopter model R44II, N449MC, was substantially damaged during an in-flight collision with trees and terrain near Alpine, Texas. The pilot and one passenger sustained serious injuries. One additional passenger sustained minor injuries, while the fourth passenger was uninjured. The helicopter was registered to and operated by Concho Aviation LLC under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as an aerial observation flight. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which was not operated on a flight plan. The local flight originated from a private ranch.
The pilot did not have any recollection of the accident sequence itself. Passengers noted that they were conducting wildlife surveys at the time of the accident. They reported that the pilot was maneuvering when the low rotor speed warning activated. The pilot reportedly attempted to regain rotor speed; however, his efforts were unsuccessful and the helicopter subsequently impacted some trees and then the ground.
BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas -
A helicopter crashed in Brewster County on Friday afternoon.
Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson tells us it happened just after 4:00pm.
The helicopter was doing a deer count at the Yarborough Ranch, about 24 miles south of Alpine.
We're told people inside the helicopter spotted some wild hogs and began shooting.
As the helicopter turned around to continue and pursue the hogs, it lost control.
Sheriff Dodson says it crashed into a tree in very rough terrain.
Four people were on board the helicopter.
Two people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
The two others were able to walk away from the scene, but were taken by private car to the hospital.
The Federal Aviation Administration will be on scene Saturday to investigate.
Sources:
http://www.alpineavalanche.com
http://www.newswest9.com
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