TEXAS HELICOPTER CORP OH-13H/M74A
Creston, IL — July 28, 2011
Event Information
| Date | July 28, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA524 |
| Event ID | 20110728X40802 |
| Location | Creston, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.94528, -88.92389 |
| Airport | Hendrickson Flying Service |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | TEXAS HELICOPTER CORP |
| Model | OH-13H/M74A |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate skid clearance from the helicopter cart during landing, resulting in a dynamic rollover.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing the helicopter on a helicopter cart. He said that the helicopter's skid got caught on the cart and the helicopter subsequently rolled over. There were no mechanical malfunctions with the helicopter during the flight. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to its tailboom when it rolled.
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.