Accident Details
Date
Saturday, March 14, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA155
Location
Douglas, AZ
Event ID
20090319X73617
Coordinates
31.754167, -109.081947
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 properly secure the helicopter prior to exiting the aircraft.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DUBERMAN ERIC DAVID
Address
1792 BAILEY THOMAS RD
City
SANFORD
State / Zip Code
NC 27332-2057
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he landed on a semi-trailer to pay the truck driver for a load of hay, and subsequently exited the helicopter with the engine running, the control frictions on, and the governor off. The pilot revealed that after exiting the helicopter and while he was paying the truck driver, the helicopter fell off of the truck, which resulted in substantial damage to its tail boom.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA155