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March 1, 2011 · Robinson Helicopter R44 II · N74816
Glenwood Springs, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 1, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Glenwood Springs, CO
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R44 II
Tail Number
N74816
Operator
244 Charlie Delta
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA213
The pilot refueled his helicopter and was performing a takeoff from an area near the airport’s fuel pumps. As the helicopter began to lift, the pilot allowed the helicopter’s tail to remain in a low attitude. As a result, the aft end of the left skid contacted the ground and the helicopter experienced a dynamic rollover. The helicopter came to rest on its left side, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and tail boom. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper takeoff procedure, which resulted in a dynamic rollover when the left skid contacted the ground.
Full Narrative
The pilot refueled his helicopter and was performing a takeoff from an area near the airport’s fuel pumps. As the helicopter began to lift, the pilot allowed the helicopter’s tail to remain in a low attitude. As a result, the aft end of the left skid contacted the ground and the helicopter experienced a dynamic rollover. The helicopter came to rest on its left side and the pilot was able to exit unassisted. The helicopter’s fuselage and tail boom sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:40 MST
Nearest AirportGlenwood Springs Municipal (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R44 II
Tail NumberN74816
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operator244 Charlie Delta
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 205
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO