MINR · Bell 47G-2 · 2003-06-04 · Franklinton, LA, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW03LA166
Event ID
20030606X00807
Type
Accident
Date
2003-06-04
Location
Franklinton, LA, USA
Coordinates
30.819444, -90.112503
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
47G-2
Registration
N90485
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's encounter with dynamic rollover due to his failure to properly remove the tie-down strap on the right skid prior to takeoff. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and failure to abort takeoff.