Landed in a field and rolled onto its side.  Helicopter was on a test flight – reportedly for development of the main rotor system for the Bell 525 Relentless

Date:

7 August, 2012

Reg:

N409SB

Make:

Bell

Model:

B214

MSN:

28199

Location:

10 miles from Avalon

Country:

US-Texas

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Bell

Link:

http://blogs.star-telegram.com/sky_talk/2012/08/bell-test-aircraft-down-no-injuries-.html

Link:

http://www.flyingmag.com/technique/accidents/crew-unharmed-bell-helicopter-test-crash

Link:

http://helicoptersafety.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/07-aug-12-n409sb-bell-214st-avalon-tx.html