BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206L-1
Grand Canyon, AZ — November 23, 2009
Event Information
| Date | November 23, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA064 |
| Event ID | 20091123X51050 |
| Location | Grand Canyon, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.86333, -112.07667 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON |
| Model | 206L-1 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter.
Full Narrative
The certified flight instructor and pilot under instruction completed their helicopter external load training and landed the helicopter in a clear and level spot. Both pilots exited the helicopter, unhooked the external line, and verified the helicopter was clear of any skid entanglement. Both pilots reentered the helicopter. The pilot under instruction began to apply collective to lift the helicopter off the ground. As the helicopter started to come up, the left skid lifted first and the helicopter began to roll to the right. Both pilots applied full down collective and full left cyclic but the helicopter continued to roll over on its right side.
The pilot stated that the helicopter and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the external load training portion of the flight.
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.