Aviation accident LAX92LA030

1 fatal · BELL 47-G5A · 1991-10-31 · KOSRAE, USA

Event

NTSB number: LAX92LA030
Event ID: 20001212X18337
Type: Accident
Date: 1991-10-31
Location: KOSRAE, USA

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 1
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: BELL
Model: 47-G5A
Registration: N7162R
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE HELICOPTER RESULTING IN A TIEDOWN STRAP NOT BEING REMOVED FROM THE RIGHT SKID AND SUBSEQUENT ROLL OVER ON TAKEOFF.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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