Pilot Debrief

BELL 206L-3 near White Plains, NY — 2009-08-26

Final reportERA09CA485
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Date
2009-08-26
Location
White Plains, NY, USA
Airport
HPN
Aircraft
BELL 206L-3
Registration
N22ZA
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to disconnect the ground power unit prior to takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that during takeoff from a dolly, the helicopter nosed down, contacted the ground, and collapsed the landing skids. Post-accident inspection revealed that the helicopter had not been disconnected from the ground power unit (GPU) prior to take off. The company did not have any written procedures regarding the placement or operation of the GPU. On this flight, the GPU had been placed behind the helicopter due to its "proximity to the taxiway." The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the helicopter.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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