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November 23, 2009 · Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · N177PA
Grand Canyon, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 23, 2009
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Grand Canyon, AZ
Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1
Tail Number
N177PA
Operator
Papillon Airways
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA064
The certified flight instructor and pilot under instruction completed their helicopter external load training and landed the helicopter in a clear and level spot. Both pilots exited the helicopter, unhooked the external line, and verified the helicopter was clear of any skid entanglement. Both pilots reentered the helicopter. The pilot under instruction began to apply collective to lift the helicopter off the ground. As the helicopter started to come up, the left skid lifted first and the helicopter began to roll to the right. Both pilots applied full down collective and full left cyclic but the helicopter continued to roll over on its right side. The pilot stated that the helicopter and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the external load training portion of the flight
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The certified flight instructor and pilot under instruction completed their helicopter external load training and landed the helicopter in a clear and level spot. Both pilots exited the helicopter, unhooked the external line, and verified the helicopter was clear of any skid entanglement. Both pilots reentered the helicopter. The pilot under instruction began to apply collective to lift the helicopter off the ground. As the helicopter started to come up, the left skid lifted first and the helicopter began to roll to the right. Both pilots applied full down collective and full left cyclic but the helicopter continued to roll over on its right side. The pilot stated that the helicopter and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the external load training portion of the flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell Helicopter Textron 206L-1
Tail NumberN177PA
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPapillon Airways
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · 250 C30P · Turboshaft · 417
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 41 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 12 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time18:00
Weather SourcePILO