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August 13, 2010 · Bell 206B · N54BE

Rocky Mount, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 13, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rocky Mount, MO
Aircraft
Bell 206B
Tail Number
N54BE
Operator
Computer Service Professionals
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10LA477

The pilot reported that the approach and landing were normal. After landing, he lowered the collective and began to decrease engine power by manipulating the throttle closed. Before the throttle was completely closed, the helicopter suddenly rolled to the right and came to rest on its right side, incurring damage to the airframe, main rotor, and tail boom. A postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies consistent with a preimpact failure or malfunction. Dynamic rollover is the tendency of a helicopter to continue rolling when the critical angle is exceeded, if one skid is on the ground, and the helicopter is pivoting around that point. Dynamic rollover is possible when a skid is caught by a projection on the surface or when landing on a slope.

NTSB Probable Cause

Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot - C

Full Narrative

On August 13, 2010, about 1120 central daylight time, a Bell 206B helicopter, N54BE, piloted by an airline transport pilot, was substantially damaged during landing at the pilot's private helipad in Rocky Mount, Missouri. The personal flight was being conducted under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 without a flight plan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured. The helicopter departed Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF), Jefferson City, Missouri, about 1050. The pilot reported that the approach and landing were normal. He stated that after landing, he lowered the collective and began to "roll off" the throttle. However, before the throttle was completely off, the helicopter "suddenly rolled to the right." The aircraft came to rest on its right side with damage to the airframe, main rotor, and tail boom. A post accident examination did not reveal any anomalies consistent with a pre-impact failure or malfunction. Flight control continuity was confirmed. The pilot reported weather conditions as clear skies, with light and variable winds at the time of the accident. Weather conditions recorded at the Lee C. Fine Memorial Airport (AIZ), located about 14 miles southeast of the accident site, at 1115, included clear skies and winds from the southwest at 8 knots. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Rotorcraft Flying Handbook noted that helicopters are susceptible to a lateral rolling tendency referred to as dynamic rollover. The handbook stated that, "Dynamic rollover is possible even during takeoff and landings on relative level ground, if one wheel or skid is on the ground and thrust (lift) is approximately equal to the weight of the helicopter. If the takeoff or landing is not performed properly, a roll rate could develop around the wheel or skid that is on the ground."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:20 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBell 206B
Tail NumberN54BE
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorComputer Service Professionals
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C20 SER · Turboshaft · 420
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.80 inHg
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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