N567VF

Substantial
None

RICHARDS HEAVYLIFT HELO INC UH-1HS/N: 65-10016

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 10, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA212
Location
Norris City, IL
Event ID
20210511103066
Coordinates
37.944686, -88.337917
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 improper positioning of the helicopter on the landing pad, and his failure to monitor and control the helicopter as fuel and chemical product were loaded, which led to the helicopter tipping and sliding off the landing pad, and subsequently impacting the ground.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
RICHARDS HEAVYLIFT HELO INC
Serial Number
65-10016
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
UH-1HFEST
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
15
FAA Model
UH-1H

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KASH HELICOPTER SERVICES LLC
Address
100 AVIATION DR STE C
City
MOUNT VERNON
State / Zip Code
IL 62864-6694
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN21LA212