N666JSCHR International Safari 4002021-12-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CHR International Safari 400S/N: CH406

Summary

On December 09, 2021, a Chr International Safari 400 (N666JS) was involved in an accident near Mckinney, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot did not remove the cyclic control lock during preflight, which resulted in a loss of control during the initial hover.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA068. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N666JS.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, December 9, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN22LA068
Location
McKinney, TX
Event ID
20211210104380
Coordinates
33.177391, -96.591032
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot did not remove the cyclic control lock during preflight, which resulted in a loss of control during the initial hover.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHR INTERNATIONAL
Serial Number
CH406
Engine Type
4-cycle
Model / ICAO
Safari 400
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
SAFARI 400

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BROUGHTON TIM
Address
820 SCARLETT DR
City
LUCAS
State / Zip Code
TX 75002-8185
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# CEN22LA068