PAUL DENNIS BERG EXEC 162F near Holley, NY — 2025-07-30

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the ground while hovering, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the helicopter was practicing hovering and maneuvering just above the surface of the ground, around a cone. The pilot stated that because he was focused on the cone and not the helicopter’s altitude, the rear portion of the right skid contacted the ground resulting in dynamic rollover. The helicopter’s tailboom was substantially damaged during the accident. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Dynamic rollover · Maneuvering-hover
• Attention / Monitoring

Evidence available

• Photos
• 4 docket documents

Docket documents4

• PILOT/OPERATOR AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORT, NTSB FORM 6120.1form
• RELEASE OF AIRCRAFT WRECKAGE, NTSB FORM 6120.15form
• RECORD OF NTSB CONVERSATIONother
• INVESTIGATIVE PHOTOGRAPHSphotos

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