ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 316481
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| Date: | Tuesday 4 July 2023 |
| Time: | 19:30 |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 Raven II |
| Owner/operator: | GHGK LLC, opb. Helicopter Adventures Services |
| Registration: | N7507X |
| MSN: | 1218 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2002 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4228 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540-F1B5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR/KMYR), Myrtle Beach, SC -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Passenger |
| Departure airport: | Myrtle Beach International Airport, SC (MYR/KMYR) |
| Myrtle Beach International Airport, SC (MYR/KMYR) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
On July 4, 2023, at about 1930 local time, a Robinson R44 Raven I helicopter, N7507X, operated by Helicopter Adventures Services, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR/KMYR), Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The pilot and two passengers received minor injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 aerial observation flight.
The pilot was taxiing the helicopter about 3 ft above the ground in preparation to takeoff when his door popped open. The pilot said he instinctively removed his left hand from the collective to shut the door; however, before he could even reach the door, the collective lowered and there was reduction in power. The helicopter then rolled over on to its right side, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and main rotor system. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions that contributed to the accident.
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover taxi, which resulted in a rollover.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=192520
https://www.planepictures.net/a/159/27/1586712790.jpg (photo)
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| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Jul-2023 21:47 | Captain Adam | Added |
| 06-Jul-2023 14:37 | RobertMB | Updated |
| 13-Jul-2023 21:23 | Captain Adam | Updated |
| 31-Aug-2023 20:41 | Captain Adam | Updated |
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