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July 9, 2021 · Bell 206L-3 NO Series · N170AM
Berlin, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 9, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Berlin, IL
Aircraft
Bell 206L-3 NO Series (1982)
Tail Number
N170AM
Operator
The Heli Team
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA432
The pilot reported that while landing the helicopter on a loading truck, he felt the skids settle and spread. After a few seconds, the helicopter began to slide off the truck. He increased collective in an attempt to move forward away from the truck, but thought that the skid was stuck. The pilot was able to dislodge the skid but the helicopter rolled onto its left side, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter with a stuck skid, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while landing the helicopter on a loading truck, he felt the skids settle and spread. After a few seconds, the helicopter began to slide off the truck. He increased collective in an attempt to move forward away from the truck, but thought that the skid was stuck. The pilot was able to dislodge the skid but the helicopter rolled onto its left side, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206L-3 NO Series
Tail NumberN170AM
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThe Heli Team
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C20B · Turboshaft · 650
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO