Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta
Douglas, AZ — March 14, 2009
Event Information
| Date | March 14, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA155 |
| Event ID | 20090319X73617 |
| Location | Douglas, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.75417, -109.08195 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Robinson Helicopter |
| Model | R22 Beta |
| 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 properly secure the helicopter prior to exiting the aircraft.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he landed on a semi-trailer to pay the truck driver for a load of hay, and subsequently exited the helicopter with the engine running, the control frictions on, and the governor off. The pilot revealed that after exiting the helicopter and while he was paying the truck driver, the helicopter fell off of the truck, which resulted in substantial damage to its tail boom.
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.