ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 385849
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| Date: | Tuesday 29 May 2001 |
| Time: | 07:18 LT |
| Type: | Continental Copters El Tomcat Mk V-A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N25561 |
| MSN: | TCTWH-1 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1975 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3820 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming VO-435 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Benton, PA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Benton, PA (NONE) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot's assistant used a hose to fill the helicopter's hopper with pesticide. The assistant and hose were located on the right side of the helicopter. The pilot boarded the helicopter from the left side, and observed that his assistant was clear from the right side, completing paperwork. The pilot then started the helicopter, not realizing the hose was still attached on the right side. During the takeoff, about 5-10 feet above the ground, the helicopter rolled right and struck the ground.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a takeoff with a hose still attached and a subsequent dynamic rollover.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC01LA130
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Apr-2024 08:33 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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