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March 14, 2009 · Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA · N157SH
Douglas, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 14, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Douglas, AZ
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA
Tail Number
N157SH
Operator
Richard Snure
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA155
The helicopter pilot reported that he landed on a semi-trailer to pay the truck driver for a load of hay, and subsequently exited the helicopter with the engine running, the control frictions on, and the governor off. The pilot revealed that after exiting the helicopter and while he was paying the truck driver, the helicopter fell off of the truck, which resulted in substantial damage to its tail boom.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft handling/service-Parking/securing-(general)-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he landed on a semi-trailer to pay the truck driver for a load of hay, and subsequently exited the helicopter with the engine running, the control frictions on, and the governor off. The pilot revealed that after exiting the helicopter and while he was paying the truck driver, the helicopter fell off of the truck, which resulted in substantial damage to its tail boom.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 MST
Nearest Airport5nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R22 BETA
Tail NumberN157SH
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichard Snure
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0