ENSTROM 480
Woodstock, CT — October 10, 2020
Event Information
| Date | October 10, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA016 |
| Event ID | 20201010102127 |
| Location | Woodstock, CT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.95563, -72.05426 |
| Airport | Toutant Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | ENSTROM |
| Model | 480 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to land on a trailer in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
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.