Pilot Debrief

Robinson R22 near Cotulla, TX — 2020-02-18

Final reportCEN20CA090
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Date
2020-02-18
Location
Cotulla, TX, USA
Aircraft
Robinson R22
Registration
N10786
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to remove the right skid trailer tie-down before attempting to take off, which resulted in a dynamic roll-over.

NTSB narrative

The helicopter pilot was attempting to take off from a trailer to conduct an aerial survey. During the liftoff from the trailer, the helicopter rolled right and impacted the ground. Postaccident examination of the helicopter revealed that the right skid trailer tie-down had not been removed before the takeoff attempt. Both main rotors, the fuselage, and the tailboom sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

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