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May 10, 2006 · Robinson R-44 · N144DJ
West Monroe, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 10, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
West Monroe, LA
Aircraft
Robinson R-44
Tail Number
N144DJ
Operator
D & J Construction
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DFW06CA124
The 17,000-hour helicopter commercial pilot, sole occupant of the single-engine helicopter, was attempting to land on a landing cart. The pilot stated that the landing cart is normally used to facilitate moving the helicopter in and out of the hangar. On the day of the accident, the small tractor that is normally connected to the cart was not attached and that the cart wheels were not secured. Upon a normal landing on the stationary cart, the cart began to move towards a hangar. The pilot was unable to re-establish rotor RPM in time to stop the movement of the cart, and the main rotor blades impacted the hangar. The pilot reported having accumulated a total of 700 hours in the same make and model. The hangar was substantially damaged.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of control while taxiing.
Full Narrative
The 17,000-hour helicopter commercial pilot, sole occupant of the single-engine helicopter, was attempting to land on a landing cart. The pilot stated that the landing cart is normally used to facilitate moving the helicopter in and out of the hangar. On the day of the accident, the small tractor that is normally connected to the cart was not attached and that the cart wheels were not secured. Upon a normal landing on the stationary cart, the cart began to move towards a hangar. The pilot was unable to re-establish rotor RPM in time to stop the movement of the cart, and the main rotor blades impacted the hangar. The pilot reported having accumulated a total of 700 hours in the same make and model. The hangar was substantially damaged.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R-44
Tail NumberN144DJ
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
OperatorD & J Construction
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-F1B5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.64 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC