Bell 206
San Diego, CA — August 27, 2019
Event Information
| Date | August 27, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA519 |
| Event ID | 20190828X75204 |
| Location | San Diego, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.82611, -116.97250 |
| Airport | Gillespie Field |
| 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 | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain yaw and pitch control while repositioning the helicopter, which resulted in dynamic rollover.
Full Narrative
The helicopter pilot reported that, after landing on the helicopter landing platform, he decided to reposition the helicopter on the platform. He increased collective and, "felt as if the nose was turning or yawing to the right."
To correct the right yaw he applied, "more left pedal but the aircraft continued in its movement." The helicopter rolled to the right and the main rotor blades struck the ground. The helicopter came to rest on its right side.
The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main and tail rotor drive system.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident 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.