Pilot Debrief

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44 near Batesville, TX — 2011-08-26

Final reportCEN11CA627
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Date
2011-08-26
Location
Batesville, TX, USA
Aircraft
ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44
Registration
N99FJ
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that failed to ensure all tie-down clamps were removed prior to takeoff, which resulted in the helicopter’s dynamic rollover.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, the helicopter was positioned on a trailer with clamps and blade holders. He stated that, during the preflight inspection, he forgot to remove the clamp that held the left skid to the trailer. During takeoff, the tie-down clamp did not give way and the helicopter experienced a dynamic rollover. The helicopter rolled to the left and impacted the ground, where it sustained structural damage.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents2

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