On May 23, 2002, at approximately 1925 mountain daylight time, a
Bell 206B-III helicopter, N191RH, operated by Shier Aviation
Corp., was substantially damaged during a hard landing near
Moab, Utah. The airline transport pilot, the sole occupant on
board, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions
prevailed. No flight plan was filed for this positioning flight
being conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight
originated at Harley Bates Ranch, Moab, Utah, at approximately
1915.  According to the pilot, he started the day with
approximately 50 gallons of fuel on board. He departed from his
home base, helipad #1991, on South Highway 191, Moab, Utah, for
a 10 minute flight to Harley Bates Ranch. He picked up several
passengers, taking groups of them on 5 to 10 minute photo
flights, for a total mission duration of approximately 80 to 90
minutes. After dropping off the last group, he returned to his
home base.  On the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB
Form 6120.1/2), the pilot stated that, ac