NONE · Bell BH-222-U · 2000-07-28 · ST. PAUL, MN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI00LA230
Event ID
20001212X21416
Type
Accident
Date
2000-07-28
Location
ST. PAUL, MN, USA
Coordinates
44.949226, -93.090438
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
BH-222-U
Registration
N224LL
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's inadequate preflight and improper vertical takeoff and not obtaining clearance from helicopter pad light. Factors included the tailwind takeoff and the helipad light.