Engine cowling opened in flight and struck main rotor blades.  Helicopter landed without further incident.

Date:

31 May, 2011

Reg:

N2072M

Make:

Bell

Model:

B206

MSN:

45720

Location:

Peach Springs

Country:

US-Arizona

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Papillon-Grand-Canyon-Helicopters

Link:

http://helicoptersafety.blogspot.com/2011/06/31-may-11-n2072m-bell-206l1-peach.html