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August 28, 2022 · Bell Textron Canada 505 · N6SD
Chamblee, GA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 28, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chamblee, GA
Aircraft
Bell Textron Canada 505 (2022)
Tail Number
N6SD
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA390
According to the pilot, he was attempting to land the helicopter on a portable dolly, and he was following a marshaller to land on the dolly. As he lowered the collective, the helicopter’s skids fell off the back of the dolly, and the tail rotor struck the ground. The helicopter subsequently rolled over on its left side resulting in substantial damage to the main rotor and tail rotor systems. The pilot added that there were no mechanical issues with the helicopter.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to ensure that the helicopter was properly positioned over a dolly before attempting to land on it, which resulted in a rollover.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he was attempting to land the helicopter on a portable dolly, and he was following a marshaller to land on the dolly. As he lowered the collective, the helicopter’s skids fell off the back of the dolly, and the tail rotor struck the ground. The helicopter subsequently rolled over on its left side resulting in substantial damage to the main rotor and tail rotor systems. The pilot added that there were no mechanical issues with the helicopter.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:10 EDT
Nearest AirportDekalb-Peachtree (1nm NNW)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell Textron Canada 505
Tail NumberN6SD
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsSafran · Arrius 2R · Turboshaft · 500
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 11000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC