N174CD

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 IIS/N: 13304

Accident Details

Date
Monday, December 29, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN15CA093
Location
Horseshoe Bay, TX
Event ID
20150105X12648
Coordinates
30.526388, -98.359169
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The helicopter's contact with the landing pad during a rejected landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N174CD
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
13304
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2012
Model / ICAO
R44 IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
OVER & OUT INC
Address
520 CR 14
Status
Deregistered
City
CLOVIS
State / Zip Code
NM 88101-1000
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot attempted to land the helicopter on a landing cart. As the helicopter's skids contacted the cart, the helicopter began to slide forward and to the left. The pilot aborted the landing and brought the helicopter back to a hover. During the maneuver, the tail boom stinger contacted the landing cart and the helicopter nosed over. The helicopter touched down and rolled on to its side, causing substantial damage to the tail boom, fuselage, and rotor system. The pilot reported a variable wind and a developing tailwind during the landing.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN15CA093