Pilot Kevin Rossan, 35, works for Scott’s Helicopter Services of LeSeuer, Minn., and was contracted by the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District to spray for mosquitoes.  Pilot reported engine failure for sudden descent which ended 30-40 feet from the shore of a lake in 12-15 feet of water.

Date:

24 May, 2011

Reg:

N96SH

Make:

Bell

Model:

B47

MSN:

2927

Location:

Lake Marion, Lakeville

Country:

US-Minnesota

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Scotts-Helicopter-Service

Link:

http://www.startribune.com/local/south/122514534.html

Link:

http://www.thisweeklive.com/2011/05/24/helicopter-crashes-into-lake-marion/