NONE · Bell OH-58C · 2002-04-08 · Punta Gorda, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA02TA081
Event ID
20020412X00502
Type
Accident
Date
2002-04-08
Location
Punta Gorda, FL, USA
Coordinates
26.920278, -81.990554
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
OH-58C
Registration
N107CS
FAR Part
PUBU
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Dynamic rollover experienced by the pilot while attempting to lift off from a trailer after experiencing skid to trailer contact. A factor in the accident was the inadequate equipment (trailer) which had a 1.1875 inch high lip extending the length of the sides.