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July 2, 2003 · Bell 206B3 · N52L

Lansing, IL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 2, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lansing, IL
Aircraft
Bell 206B3
Tail Number
N52L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI03LA196

The helicopter was substantially damaged when it rolled off of a landing platform. The pilot reported that he had landed on the landing platform, but the helicopter was not centered. He stated that he attempted to re-position the helicopter on the platform and that during the re-positioning procedure the right skid shoe "may have become wedged against the raised wooden surface resulting in a suspected dynamic rollover situation." In his written report, the pilot suggested modifications to the mobile landing platform to eliminate the gaps between the wooden planks. The pilot reported no mechanical deficiencies with regard to the helicopter.

NTSB Probable Cause

The dynamic rollover encountered by the pilot. Factors were the inadequate remedial action by the pilot due to his failure to prevent the rollover, and the inadequate facility with regard to the design of the landing platform.

Full Narrative

On July 2, 2003, about 0850 central daylight time, a Bell 206B3 helicopter, N52L, piloted by a commercial pilot, was substantially damaged when it rolled off of a landing platform during landing at the Lansing Municipal Airport, Lansing, Illinois. The 14 CFR Part 91 business flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The pilot was not injured. The local flight originated at an undetermined time. In a written statement, the pilot reported that he landed on the landing platform, but the helicopter was not centered. He stated that he attempted to re-position the helicopter on the platform and that during the re-positioning procedure the right skid shoe "may have become wedged against the raised wooden surface resulting in a suspected dynamic rollover situation." In his written report, the pilot suggested modifications to the mobile landing platform to eliminate the gaps between the wooden planks. The pilot reported no mechanical deficiencies with regard to the helicopter.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:50 CDT
Nearest AirportLansing Municipal Airport (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBell 206B3
Tail NumberN52L
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · 250-C20B · Turboshaft · 420
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time13:45
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data