BELL 206L-3
Southern Timbalier 52CA, March 12, 2012
Event Information
| Date | March 12, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Southern Timbalier 52CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.94444, -90.18278 |
| Airport | Southern Timbalier 52CA |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA191 |
| Event ID | 20120320X90348 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206L-3 |
| Registration # | N104LP |
| Operator | CHEVRON USA INC |
| Owner | CHEVRON USA INC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| 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 inadequate preflight inspection when he did not remove a tie-down strap prior to takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
Full Narrative
The helicopter was tied down overnight on the helideck of an offshore oil platform. The pilot stated the helicopter preflight had been completed hours prior to the first flight. During the walk-around prior to the first flight of the day, he overlooked the right rear tie-down which was one of four connected to the fuselage. The pilot attempted to takeoff with the tie-down still attached to the helicopter which resulted in a dynamic rollover. The helicopter remained on the helideck. Substantial damage resulted to the tailboom and the right side of the helicopter.
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.