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N206UH accident description

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Crash location 40.783611°N, 111.958333°W
Nearest city Salt Lake City, UT
40.760779°N, 111.891047°W
3.9 miles away
Tail number N206UH
Accident date 10 Aug 2006
Aircraft type Bell 206L-3
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

While hovering prior to takeoff and waiting for company traffic to pass clear, the helicopter inadvertently drifted backward striking a hangar with its tail rotor, which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance by allowing the helicopter to drift backwards, resulting in its tail rotor striking a hangar.

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