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May 10, 2021 · Richards Heavylift Helo UH-1H · N567VF

Norris City, IL

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 10, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Norris City, IL
Aircraft
Richards Heavylift Helo UH-1H (1966)
Tail Number
N567VF
Operator
Kash Helicopter Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA212

The pilot reported that after landing on a trailer landing pad for the purpose of hot refueling and loading chemical product onboard, on completing those actions, the helicopter slid backwards off the trailer impacting the ground. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and tail boom. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operations. The operator reported that the helicopter’s center of gravity required that both skid cross tubes be positioned over the landing pad, which required the front cross tube to be placed precisely near the front of the landing pad. The ground crew and pilot were unsure of the helicopter’s position when it landed but recognized that it was possibly too far aft. Following the accident, the operator installed extensions to the landing pad to provide a larger landing area for the helicopter.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s improper positioning of the helicopter on the landing pad, and his failure to monitor and control the helicopter as fuel and chemical product were loaded, which led to the helicopter tipping and sliding off the landing pad, and subsequently impacting the ground.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that after landing on a trailer landing pad for the purpose of hot refueling and loading chemical product onboard, on completing those actions, the helicopter slid backwards off the trailer impacting the ground. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and tail boom. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operations. The operator reported that the helicopter’s center of gravity required that both skid cross tubes be positioned over the landing pad, which required the front cross tube to be placed precisely near the front of the landing pad. The ground crew and pilot were unsure of the helicopter’s position when it landed but recognized that it was possibly too far aft. Following the accident, the operator installed extensions to the landing pad to provide a larger landing area for the helicopter.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRichards Heavylift Helo UH-1H
Tail NumberN567VF
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKash Helicopter Services
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsHoneywell · T53-L-703 · Turboshaft · 1800
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 5 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 F / 34 F
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time13:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data