ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 289070
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| Date: | Saturday 23 July 2011 |
| Time: | 11:20 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 II |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N915BW |
| MSN: | 11428 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2006 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1451 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Broomfield, Colorado -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Broomfield-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, CO (BJC/KBJC) |
| Broomfield-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, CO (BJC/KBJC) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot, the right door opened during takeoff; he lost control of the helicopter while attempting to secure the door. The helicopter impacted the ramp, the skids separated, and the firewall and tail rotor sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the accident. He stated that, prior to departure, he checked the security of the door with elbow pressure but postulated that the securing pin was not fully engaged.
Probable Cause: A loss of control due to the pilot's diverted attention as a result of an open door.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN11CA511
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 6 June 2013 | N915BW | Southern California Helicopters | 0 | Griffith Park, CA | |
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Oct-2022 09:24 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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