ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 287828
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| Date: | Monday 12 March 2012 |
| Time: | 09:00 LT |
| Type: |  Bell 206L-3 |
| Owner/operator: | Chevron Usa Inc |
| Registration: | N104LP |
| MSN: | 51481 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1991 |
| Engine model: | Allison 250-C30P |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Southern Timbalier 52CA, -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | Southern Timbalier 52CA, |
| S Timbalier 37J, GM | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The helicopter was tied down overnight on the helideck of an off-shore oil platform. The pilot stated that the helicopter preflight had been completed before sunrise, and the first flight of the day was scheduled 4 hours 30 minutes later. During the walk-around prior to the flight, the pilot overlooked the right rear tie-down, which was one of four connected to the fuselage. The pilot attempted to takeoff with the tie-down still attached to the helicopter, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. The helicopter remained on the helideck. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom and the right side of the helicopter.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection when he did not remove a tie-down strap prior to takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN12CA191
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Oct-2022 14:50 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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