| Crash location | 34.007778°N, 84.591389°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect. |
| Nearest city | Atlanta, GA
33.748995°N, 84.387982°W 21.4 miles away |
| Tail number | N267BC |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 31 Jul 2009 |
| Aircraft type | Bingham Chuck Rotorway 1 |
| Additional details: | None |
After lifting off, the pilot stated that he encountered a strong gust of wind from the west while making a hovering turn to the east. The main rotor blades contacted the mid-field windsock pole, and the helicopter collided with the ground. The pilot suffered minor injuries, and the passenger was unharmed. The helicopter received substantial damage. The pilot stated that he did not experience any mechanical problems with the helicopter before the accident.
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering in gusting wind conditions.