Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA090
Location
Cotulla, TX
Event ID
20200218X02852
Coordinates
28.458055, -99.220001
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 remove the right skid trailer tie-down before attempting to take off, which resulted in a dynamic roll-over.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N10786
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
2267
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
EXTREME HELICOPTER SERVICE LLC
Address
PO BOX 3708
Status
Deregistered
City
ALICE
State / Zip Code
TX 78333-3708
Country
United States
Analysis
The commercial pilot was attempting to takeoff from a trailer in a helicopter to conduct an aerial survey. During the lift off from the trailer, the helicopter rolled right and impacted the ground. A post accident inspection revealed that the right skid tie-down to the trailer had not been removed prior to the takeoff attempt. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies 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# CEN20CA090