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November 29, 2017 · Robinson Helicopter R44 II · N744WT
New Orleans, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 29, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
New Orleans, LA
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R44 II (2006)
Tail Number
N744WT
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA066
The helicopter pilot reported that, while positioning the helicopter on a trailer for maintenance, the helicopter landed on the trailer with the left skid off the platform, and the tail rotor struck the ground. The pilot added that the helicopter climbed about 50 ft, and he reduced power. During the descent, the main rotor blade struck the tailboom, and the helicopter impacted the pavement. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, tailboom, and main rotor blades. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to land the helicopter with both skids on the trailer platform, which resulted in a loss of control.
Full Narrative
The helicopter pilot reported that, while positioning the helicopter on a trailer for maintenance, the helicopter landed on the trailer with the left skid off the platform and the tail rotor struck the ground. The pilot added that the helicopter climbed about 50 ft. and he reduced power. During the descent, the main rotor blade struck the tail boom and the helicopter impacted the pavement. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, tail boom, and main rotor blades. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CST
Nearest AirportLakefront (0nm ESE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R44 II
Tail NumberN744WT
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-AE1A5 · Reciprocating · 245
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC