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May 13, 2007 · Bell 206B · N905WP

Horseshoe Bay, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 13, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Horseshoe Bay, TX
Aircraft
Bell 206B
Tail Number
N905WP
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW07LA111

The 90-hour helicopter private pilot lost control of the helicopter after encountering dynamic rollover while attempting to bring the helicopter to a hover. The pilot reported that the forward portion of the right landing gear skid of the helicopter became entangled in soft and wet ground. An FAA inspector, who responded to the accident site, confirmed that the helicopter came to rest on its right side, resulting in structural damage to the airframe and the tailboom. There was no fire and the pilot was able to egress the helicopter unassisted.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's loss of control as result of dynamic rollover while attempting to takeoff. Facrots were the landing skid becoming snagged and the soft terrain.

Full Narrative

On May 13, 2007, at 0745 central daylight time, a single-engine Bell 206B3 helicopter, N905WP, was substantially damaged following a loss of control while attempting to takeoff from a private subdivision near Horseshoe Bay, Texas. The private pilot, sole occupant of the helicopter, sustained minor injuries. The helicopter was registered to and operated by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed throughout the area for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91flight. No flight plan was filed for the intended 214-nautical mile personal cross-country flight which was originating at the time of the mishap. The flight's destination was the Midland International Airport (MAF), near Midland, Texas. The 90-hour helicopter pilot reported that the forward portion of the right landing gear skid got became hung-up with the tall grass on the soft and wet ground while the pilot attempted to bring the aircraft to a hover prior to takeoff. The helicopter encountered dynamic rollover and rolled uncontrolled, coming to rest on its right side. The pilot stated that he was well aware of dynamic rollover; however, he never considered the possibility of a landing gear skid tube being "hung-up" on the soft ground. Dynamic rollover was well discussed during his initial helicopter training, and was normally associated with slope landings. The pilot further stated, that while planning his takeoff to a hover, he was primarily concerned with a tree located on the left side of the aircraft. He wanted to make sure the did not inadvertently allowed the helicopter to drift to the left when he brought the helicopter to a hover. An FAA inspector, who responded to the accident site, confirmed that the helicopter came to rest on its right side, resulting in structural damage to the airframe and the tailboom. There was no fire and the pilot was able to egress the helicopter unassisted. The pilot denied having any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe. The fuel system was not compromised and there were no fuel spills. The helicopter had approximately 95 gallons of fuel on board at the time of the mishap. At 0753, the weather at the Burnett Municipal Airport (BMQ), located approximately 9-nautical miles northeast of the mishap, was reporting calm wind, clear skies, 10-miles visibility, temperature 23 degree Celsius, dew point 16 degree Celsius, with an altimeter setting of 30.16 inches.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:45 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBell 206B
Tail NumberN905WP
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250 SER · Turboshaft · 250
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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