N9012TCONTINENTAL COPTERS MK6B 1992-05-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CONTINENTAL COPTERS MK6B S/N: CCI 74-4

Summary

On May 14, 1992, a Continental Copters MK6B (N9012T) was involved in an incident near Middleboro, MA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RELEASE A TIE DOWN STRAP FROM THE HELICOPTER'S SKID DURING THE PREFLIGHT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA062. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9012T.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 14, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA062
Location
MIDDLEBORO, MA
Event ID
20001211X14588
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RELEASE A TIE DOWN STRAP FROM THE HELICOPTER'S SKID DURING THE PREFLIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CONTINENTAL COPTERS
Serial Number
CCI 74-4
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
MK6B
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
TOMCAT MK6B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SCOTTS HELICOPTER SERVICES INC
Address
PO BOX 92
City
LE SUEUR
State / Zip Code
MN 56058-0092
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# BFO92LA062