N69MP

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 IIS/N: 11941

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 11, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN14CA360
Location
Englewood, CO
Event ID
20140714X22340
Coordinates
39.609554, -104.949775
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot did not maintain control of the helicopter during the takeoff resulting in low rotor rpm and impact of the fuel trailer during the running landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N69MP
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
11941
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1984
Model / ICAO
R44 IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SHARMAN ENTERPRISES INC
Address
262 SILVER EAGLE WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
VACAVILLE
State / Zip Code
CA 95688-1061
Country
United States

Analysis

One witness reported seeing the helicopter transition to the west with "low power indications" and "multiple yaws." The helicopter settled to the ground and then struck a fuel trailer near the taxiway. According to the pilot, he transitioned the helicopter to a hover and taxied adjacent to the taxiway. When he attempted a forward takeoff from the hover, the "low rotor rpm warning sounded, the helicopter lost lift," and he performed a "running landing." He stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter during the flight. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector confirmed that there was nothing mechanically wrong with the helicopter. One tail rotor blade and the stabilizer separated from the 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# CEN14CA360