Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN25LA067
Location
Galveston, TX
Event ID
20241231199496
Coordinates
29.304540, -94.771416
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 maintain terrain clearance during the takeoff from the helipad in high and gusting wind conditions, that resulted in the right skid extension embedding in the artificial turf, and a subsequent dynamic rollover sequence.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SPITZER HELICOPTER LLC
Address
5958 ROD AVE
City
WOODLAND HILLS
State / Zip Code
CA 91367-1003
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# CEN25LA067