CHR International Safari 400
McKinney, TX — December 9, 2021
Event Information
| Date | December 9, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA068 |
| Event ID | 20211210104380 |
| Location | McKinney, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.17739, -96.59103 |
| Airport | MCKINNEY NTL |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | CHR International |
| Model | Safari 400 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot did not remove the cyclic control lock during preflight, which resulted in a loss of control during the initial hover.
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.