1 fatal · BELL 47G-2A1 · 1988-01-13 · SAN DIEGO, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX88FA085
Event ID
20001213X24916
Type
Accident
Date
1988-01-13
Location
SAN DIEGO, CA, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
BELL
Model
47G-2A1
Registration
XBDGH
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
PILOTS COMPLACENCY IN PERFORMING THE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. HIS FAILURE TO DISCONNECT THE TWO TIE DOWNS STRAPS ATTACHED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HELICOPTER RESULTED THE ROLL.