ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 131860
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| Date: | Thursday 22 July 1999 |
| Time: | 19:45 LT |
| Type: |  Bell OH-13H/M74A |
| Owner/operator: | Roland Air Chemical |
| Registration: | N51857 |
| MSN: | 78-024 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1979 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming TVO-435-F1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Sparta, GA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that during his preflight he had only untied the right side of the helicopter, when a ground crew member wanted his assistance. When he finished with him he entered the helicopter on the right side and forgot to check all the tie downs. He started the helicopter and attempted to takeoff with the left side still hooked to the trailer. When the left back spray came loose the tail popped up an the main rotor blades struck the ground. The pilot cut the throttle an laid the helicopter on the right side. The pilot did not report any mechanical difficulties with the helicopter.
Probable Cause: the pilot's inadequate preflight which resulting in his failure to remove all the tie downs, and the subsequent impact with the ground.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA99LA200
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Dec-2016 19:25 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 14-Dec-2017 08:41 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Source, Narrative] |
| 07-Apr-2024 19:05 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Other fatalities, Source, Narrative, Category, Accident report] |
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