Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 28, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA524
Location
Creston, IL
Event ID
20110728X40802
Coordinates
41.945278, -88.923889
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 maintain adequate skid clearance from the helicopter cart during landing, resulting in a dynamic rollover.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
OH-13H/M74A
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
OH-13H/M74A
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HENDRICKSON FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
21532 QUITNO RD
City
ROCHELLE
State / Zip Code
IL 61068-9413
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was landing the helicopter on a helicopter cart. He said that the helicopter's skid got caught on the cart and the helicopter subsequently rolled over. There were no mechanical malfunctions with the helicopter during the flight. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to its tailboom when it rolled.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA524