Pilot Debrief

BELL 206L-3 near Southern Timbalier 52CA — 2012-03-12

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Date
2012-03-12
Location
Southern Timbalier 52CA, USA
Airport
52CA
Aircraft
BELL 206L-3
Registration
N104LP
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

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.

NTSB narrative

The helicopter was tied down overnight on the helideck of an off-shore oil platform. The pilot stated that the helicopter preflight had been completed before sunrise, and the first flight of the day was scheduled 4 hours 30 minutes later. During the walk-around prior to the flight, the pilot 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. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom and the right side of the helicopter.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents2

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