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July 19, 2014 · Bell 206B B3 · N291SH
Salinas, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 19, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Salinas, CA
Aircraft
Bell 206B B3 (1978)
Tail Number
N291SH
Operator
R&B Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14CA319
The pilot reported that he had landed in a field that had irrigation sprinkler pipes arranged in field rows. During takeoff and forward movement to reposition the helicopter, the right side spray boom caught on one of the sprinkler head risers which resulted in a dynamic rollover of the helicopter to the right. The helicopter came to rest on its right side and sustained substantial damage to the tail boom and damage to the main rotor blades. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the helicopter.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance from ground obstacles during takeoff which resulted in loss of aircraft control.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he had landed in a field that had irrigation sprinkler pipes arranged in field rows. During takeoff and forward movement to reposition the helicopter, the right side spray boom caught on one of the sprinkler head risers which resulted in a dynamic rollover of the helicopter to the right. The helicopter came to rest on its right side and sustained substantial damage to the tail boom and damage to the main rotor blades. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the helicopter.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:30 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206B B3
Tail NumberN291SH
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorR&B Helicopters
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls-Royc · 250-C20B · Turboshaft · 420
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind330° @ 2 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 55
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time11:30
Weather SourcePILO