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
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