MINR · Aerospatiale AS355F1 · 2003-06-11 · Madison, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA03FA120
Event ID
20030625X00952
Type
Accident
Date
2003-06-11
Location
Madison, FL, USA
Coordinates
30.471666, -83.419998
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
3
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Aerospatiale
Model
AS355F1
Registration
N217ES
FAR Part
135
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot in command's diverted attention and loss of control while attempting to takeoff, which resulted in the main rotor blades being dragged, and the helicopter rolling over.