ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22
Armstrong, TX — January 31, 2017
Event Information
| Date | January 31, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA130 |
| Event ID | 20170201X04529 |
| Location | Armstrong, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 26.79528, -97.95250 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON HELICOPTER |
| Model | R22 |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to remove the left helicopter skid tie-down before takeoff, which resulted in dynamic roll-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the helicopter reported that during takeoff from a trailer, the tie-down remained attached to the left skid and the helicopter experienced dynamic rollover. The helicopter rolled off the trailer to the left and impacted the ground.
The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, tailboom, and firewall.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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.