Accident · destroyed
Jun 17, 1986 · Brooten, MNACCORDING TO THE PILOT, THE HELICOPTER COLLECTIVE CONTROL FAILED TO RESPOND TO A CLIMB INPUT TO LEVEL OFF AFTER A DESCENT FOR AN AGRICULTURAL SWATH RUN. FIRE AND IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE HELICOPTER WAS EXTENSIVE, HOWEVER ONE BROKEN ROD END IN THE COLLECTIVE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED THROUGH DUCTILE OVERSTRESS.
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Injuries
- Serious
- Report
- CHI86FER11
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CHI86FER11)