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November 11, 2006 · Bell 206B · N59571

Boulder City, NV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 11, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Boulder City, NV
Aircraft
Bell 206B
Tail Number
N59571
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX07CA034

The helicopter rolled over after the pilot exited with the engine running and rotors turning to disconnect and move the auxiliary power unit (APU) to a secure location. The pilot left the helicopter running at 100 percent because he was charging the battery. The pilot's back was to the helicopter when he heard the engine sound change. He turned around, and saw the front skids lift off the ground. The helicopter started to move in a backwards direction, and rolled over and went down an embankment.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate planning and decision in his failure to reduce the engine throttle to ground idle prior to exiting the helicopter.

Full Narrative

On November 11, 2006, about 0915 Pacific standard time, a Bell Helicopter 206B, N59571, rolled over at a privately owned heliport at Hacienda Hotel, Boulder City, Nevada. Rogers Helicopters, Inc., was operating the helicopter under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The commercial pilot was not injured; the helicopter sustained substantial damage during the accident sequence and also struck and damaged several parked vehicles. The helicopter was being readied for a local area tour flight that was to depart from the privately owned heliport. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The approximate global positioning system (GPS) coordinates of the primary wreckage were 36 degrees 00.37 minutes north latitude and 114 degrees 46.54 minutes west longitude. In the pilot's written statement, he reported that it was part of his normal routine to start the helicopter and move it to one of the passenger loading pads. He started the helicopter, did the run up, and completed the before flight checks. After a few minutes, he increased the engine and rotor rpm's (revolutions per minute) to 100 percent, and checked the generator load. He left the helicopter at 100 percent to charge the battery. The pilot exited the helicopter with the engine running and the rotors turning to disconnect the auxiliary power unit (APU), and to move the APU away from the helicopter. While moving the APU, the pilot heard the engine sound change, turned around, and saw the front skids lifting off the ground. The helicopter started to back up; it ultimately rolled over and down an embankment. No passengers or personnel were on board the helicopter during the accident sequence.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 PST
Nearest AirportHacienda Hotel Heliport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBell 206B
Tail NumberN59571
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C20B · Turboshaft · 420
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · First Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingOvercast 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 14 C
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time16:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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