Summary
On February 23, 1994, a Hiller-soloy H-23D (N62413) was involved in an accident near Seaside, OR. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF FLIGHT CONTROLS RESULTING IN SETTLING WITH POWER.
On February 23, 1994, at approximately 1320 hours Pacific standard time (PST), a Hiller H-23D Soloy conversion, N62413, registered to Bennie B. Finnell, operated by Helicopter Enterprises, Inc., and being flown by Kevin I. Warner, a commercially certificated pilot, impacted terrain and rolled over while in a descent near Seaside, Oregon. The helicopter was destroyed and the pilot sustained minor injuries. The pilot reported visual meteorological conditions at the time of accident, and no flight plan had been filed.
This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA94LA064. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N62413.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF FLIGHT CONTROLS RESULTING IN SETTLING WITH POWER.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On February 23, 1994, at approximately 1320 hours Pacific standard time (PST), a Hiller H-23D Soloy conversion, N62413, registered to Bennie B. Finnell, operated by Helicopter Enterprises, Inc., and being flown by Kevin I. Warner, a commercially certificated pilot, impacted terrain and rolled over while in a descent near Seaside, Oregon. The helicopter was destroyed and the pilot sustained minor injuries. The pilot reported visual meteorological conditions at the time of accident, and no flight plan had been filed. The flight, which was engaged in sling loading cedar shakes, was to have been operated in accordance with the requirements set forth in 14CFR133, and originated from a helicopter pad near the accident site.
The pilot reported that after releasing a sling line of shakes and adding power while in a hover, the helicopter began to settle. He reported that he "lowered collective" and began a descent to attempt a recovery. Upon nearing the surface he "applied full power and contacted the surface sliding forward along the log landing" and that "the left forward skid hooked and (the) aircraft rolled to the left side, main rotor blades contacting the ground."
The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or power loss during the event.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA94LA064