Pilot Debrief

Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta near Douglas, AZ — 2009-03-14

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Date
2009-03-14
Location
Douglas, AZ, USA
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta
Registration
N157SH
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to properly secure the helicopter prior to exiting the aircraft.

NTSB narrative

The helicopter pilot reported that he landed on a semi-trailer to pay the truck driver for a load of hay, and subsequently exited the helicopter with the engine running, the control frictions on, and the governor off. The pilot revealed that after exiting the helicopter and while he was paying the truck driver, the helicopter fell off of the truck, which resulted in substantial damage to its tail boom.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents2

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