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January 31, 2017 · Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA · N883KC
Armstrong, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 31, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Armstrong, TX
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA (2008)
Tail Number
N883KC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA130
The helicopter pilot reported that, during takeoff from a trailer, the tie-down remained attached to the left skid and that the helicopter experienced a dynamic roll-over. The helicopter rolled off the trailer to the left and impacted the ground. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, tailboom, and firewall. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to remove the left helicopter skid tie-down before takeoff, which resulted in dynamic roll-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the helicopter reported that during takeoff from a trailer, the tie-down remained attached to the left skid and the helicopter experienced dynamic rollover. The helicopter rolled off the trailer to the left and impacted the ground. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, tailboom, and firewall. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R22 BETA
Tail NumberN883KC
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-J2A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 11 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 50
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time15:15
Weather SourceWFAC