N124LA

Substantial
Minor

Robinson R44S/N: 12199

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA428
Location
Council Bluff, IA
Event ID
20190717X03502
Coordinates
41.234443, -95.746391
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 improper cyclic input during liftoff from a landing deck, which resulted in the right skid hooking onto an opening on the landing deck and a subsequent dynamic rollover.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N124LA
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
12199
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ROTORS LLC
Address
PO BOX 872181
Status
Deregistered
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99687-2181
Country
United States

Analysis

The helicopter pilot reported that, while lifting off from a landing deck on top of an industrial truck, the right rear skid hooked into an opening on the deck. The helicopter dynamically rolled right and impacted the ground.

The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main and tail rotor systems, fuselage, and empennage.

The helicopter pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA19CA428