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May 14, 1992 · Continental Copters MK6B · N9012T
Middleboro, MA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 14, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Middleboro, MA
Aircraft
Continental Copters MK6B
Tail Number
N9012T
Operator
Firefly Leasing
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO92LA062
THE PILOT AND OPERATOR DID A WALK AROUND PREFLIGHT OF THE HELICOPTER WHILE IT WAS SECURED TO A FLATBED TRAILER. THE PILOT RELEASED THE LEFT TIE DOWN STRAP ON THE LEFT SKID, BOARDED, AND STARTED THE HELICOPTER. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO HOVER-TAXI OFF THE FLATBED TRAILER. THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER ON ITS RIGHT SIDE AND CRASHED INTO THE GROUND BESIDE THE TRAILER. THE HELICOPTER'S BLADES CONTACTED THE GROUND AND A VEHICLE WHICH WAS PARKED 30-50 FEET AWAY. AFTER EXITING THE HELICOPTER, THE PILOT NOTED THE RIGHT REAR SKID TIE DOWN WAS STILL LOCKED OVER THE SKID AND ATTACHED TO THE TRAILER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RELEASE A TIE DOWN STRAP FROM THE HELICOPTER'S SKID DURING THE PREFLIGHT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT AND OPERATOR DID A WALK AROUND PREFLIGHT OF THE HELICOPTER WHILE IT WAS SECURED TO A FLATBED TRAILER. THE PILOT RELEASED THE LEFT TIE DOWN STRAP ON THE LEFT SKID, BOARDED, AND STARTED THE HELICOPTER. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO HOVER-TAXI OFF THE FLATBED TRAILER. THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER ON ITS RIGHT SIDE AND CRASHED INTO THE GROUND BESIDE THE TRAILER. THE HELICOPTER'S BLADES CONTACTED THE GROUND AND A VEHICLE WHICH WAS PARKED 30-50 FEET AWAY. AFTER EXITING THE HELICOPTER, THE PILOT NOTED THE RIGHT REAR SKID TIE DOWN WAS STILL LOCKED OVER THE SKID AND ATTACHED TO THE TRAILER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftContinental Copters MK6B
Tail NumberN9012T
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFirefly Leasing
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · VO-435-A1F · Reciprocating · 270
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO