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February 22, 2021 · Bell OH-58 C · N902LP

Greensburg, LA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 22, 2021
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Greensburg, LA
Aircraft
Bell OH-58 C (1971)
Tail Number
N902LP
Operator
Livingston Parish Sheriffs Office
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA135

The private pilot reported that he lifted off in the helicopter to “about a 2-3” ft hover above the flat grassy field into the wind. The helicopter then “rolled hard to the right and rear,” the pilot attempted to arrest the lateral rolling motion by putting the collective to the full down position and applying full left cyclic input. The pilot reported the right rear skid contacted the ground, which caused a dynamic rollover. The helicopter came to rest on its right side, the pilot performed an emergency shutdown, and the occupants egressed from the helicopter without further incident. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor system, the fuselage, and the tail rotor system. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control and terrain clearance while hovering, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

Full Narrative

The private pilot reported that he lifted off in the helicopter to “about a 2-3” ft hover above the flat grassy field into the wind. The helicopter then “rolled hard to the right and rear,” the pilot attempted to arrest the lateral rolling motion by putting the collective to the full down position and applying full left cyclic input. The pilot reported the right rear skid contacted the ground, which caused a dynamic rollover. The helicopter came to rest on its right side, the pilot performed an emergency shutdown, and the occupants egressed from the helicopter without further incident. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor system, the fuselage, and the tail rotor system. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBell OH-58 C
Tail NumberN902LP
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLivingston Parish Sheriffs Office
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · T63-A720 · Turboshaft · 420
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 49 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 37 F
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data