Accident Details
Date
Friday, October 25, 1996
NTSB Number
SEA97LA020
Location
REDMOND, OR
Event ID
20001208X06984
Coordinates
44.259731, -121.220771
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to remove the dolly wheels during the preflight inspection.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N728PC
Make
KARMY
Serial Number
6073
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
41316 GREEN FITZWATER DR
Status
Deregistered
City
LEBANON
State / Zip Code
OR 97355-9418
Country
United States
Analysis
On October 25, 1996, about 1345 Pacific daylight time, a Karmy Rotorway Exec, N728PC, registered to the pilot, rolled over on takeoff and was substantially damaged. The pilot, the sole occupant, received minor injuries.
The pilot reported that he failed to remove the dolly wheels from the helicopter, leaving an 18 inch handle dangling from the skid. During takeoff with a cross wind, the handle caught in the ground and the helicopter rolled over.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA97LA020