RICHARDS HEAVYLIFT HELO INC UH-1H
Norris City, IL — May 10, 2021
Event Information
| Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA212 |
| Event ID | 20210511103066 |
| Location | Norris City, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.94469, -88.33792 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | RICHARDS HEAVYLIFT HELO INC |
| Model | UH-1H |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| 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 improper positioning of the helicopter on the landing pad, and his failure to monitor and control the helicopter as fuel and chemical product were loaded, which led to the helicopter tipping and sliding off the landing pad, and subsequently impacting the ground.
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.