MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER 369E
Queen Creek, AZ — January 22, 2021
Event Information
| Date | January 22, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA093 |
| Event ID | 20210125102546 |
| Location | Queen Creek, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.32000, -111.48000 |
| Airport | Rittenhouse Army Heliport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER |
| Model | 369E |
| 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 uncoordinated flight control inputs while entering a hover, which lead to a loss of aircraft control which resulted in the left skid making contact with the ground, causing the helicopter to roll on its side.
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.