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January 12, 2021 · Hiller UH12C NO Series · N552DR
Lafayette, IN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 12, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lafayette, IN
Aircraft
Hiller UH12C NO Series (1956)
Tail Number
N552DR
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA124
The pilot stated that shortly after liftoff, the helicopter drifted left, and the left landing skid contacted the ground, which caused a dynamic rollover onto the helicopter’s left side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor system, transmission structural support, and the tail rotor drive shaft. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. Additionally, the pilot stated that he had not flown the helicopter during the previous 2 months, and that the accident might have been prevented had he flown the helicopter more frequently.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter shortly after liftoff into a hover, which resulted in a dynamic rollover when the left landing skid contacted the ground.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that shortly after liftoff, the helicopter drifted left, and the left landing skid contacted the ground, which caused a dynamic rollover onto the helicopter’s left side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor system, transmission structural support, and the tail rotor drive shaft. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. Additionally, the pilot stated that he had not flown the helicopter during the previous 2 months, and that the accident might have been prevented had he flown the helicopter more frequently.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 EST
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHiller UH12C NO Series
Tail NumberN552DR
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6V-335-B · Reciprocating · 215
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 7 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 F / 30 F
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time15:54
Weather SourceWFAC