ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356538
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| Date: | Friday 25 October 1996 |
| Time: | 14:45 LT |
| Type: |  RotorWay Exec |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N728PC |
| MSN: | 6073 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 97 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotorway 162F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Redmond, OR -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (62OR) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During a crosswind takeoff the helicopter rolled over. The pilot reported that he failed to remove the dolly wheels from the helicopter, leaving an 18 inch handle dangling from the skid. During takeoff, the handle caught in the ground and the helicopter rolled over.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to remove the dolly wheels during the preflight inspection.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA97LA020
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 08:14 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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