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June 2, 1994 · Bell 47D-1 · N14412

Chino, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 2, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chino, CA
Aircraft
Bell 47D-1
Tail Number
N14412
Operator
Zemlock Mike
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX94LA235

The pilot reported that she lifted into a hover in preparation for takeoff and the helicopter began a pilot inducted oscillation due to heavy cyclic control forces. The pilot stated that she overcompensated on the controls and the helicopter rolled over. The pilot reported that during the run-up procedure she disengaged the hydraulic system to check the rotor tip path plane and forgot to reengage the system prior to lifting into a hover. The pilot said there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of any system.

NTSB Probable Cause

loss of aircraft control due to the pilot's failure to correctly configure the hydraulic system prior to takeoff.

Full Narrative

On June 2, 1994, at 1246 Pacific daylight time, a Bell 47D-1 helicopter, N14412, rolled over during hover at the Chino, California, airport. The aircraft was in a hover in preparation for takeoff from a helipad on the airport. The helicopter was owned and operated by Mike Zemlock Helicopters of Chino and was rented by the pilot for a local area personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the operation. The aircraft incurred substantial damage. The certificated private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight was originating at the time of the occurrence. In a telephone interview, the pilot reported that she lifted into a hover in preparation for takeoff and the helicopter began a pilot inducted oscillation due to heavy cyclic control forces. The pilot stated that she overcompensated on the controls and the helicopter rolled over. The pilot reported that during the run-up procedure she disengaged the hydraulic system to check the rotor tip path plane and forgot to reengage the system prior to lifting into a hover. The pilot said there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of any system.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:46 PDT
Nearest AirportCHINO (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBell 47D-1
Tail NumberN14412
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorZemlock Mike
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6V4-200-C32 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 5 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:46

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