Pilot Debrief

HILLER UH-12D near Iowa, LA — 2011-03-17

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Date
2011-03-17
Location
Iowa, LA, USA
Aircraft
HILLER UH-12D
Registration
N11CU
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswinds during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was landing his helicopter. He transitioned to a hover at about three feet above the ground. The helicopter encountered a sudden gust of wind that blew the helicopter forward and down. The left skid impacted the ground and the helicopter turned to the right and rolled over onto its left side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to its fuselage and tailcone. The recorded wind conditions indicated gusts from 15 knots to 19 knots. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the helicopter.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents2

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