BELL 206
Christmas Island, PO — October 20, 2015
Event Information
| Date | October 20, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA071 |
| Event ID | 20151209X92855 |
| Location | Christmas Island, PO |
| Country | KR |
| Coordinates | -2.00000, -157.00000 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the maintenance crew's failure to remove the tie down.
Full Narrative
The helicopter was operating from the deck of a fishing vessel. When the helicopter is not in use, it is secured to the deck by four straps secured to the skids of the helicopter.
The pilot of the helicopter reported that he entered the helicopter for takeoff while the mechanic removed the tie downs from the helicopter. The pilot reported that when he tried to takeoff, one of the tie downs was still attached to the helicopter and the helicopter rolled to the right and impacted the helipad. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor, mast, and tail boom.
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.