MINR · Robinson R44 · 2004-08-05 · Chesterfield, MO, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI04LA212
Event ID
20040825X01288
Type
Accident
Date
2004-08-05
Location
Chesterfield, MO, USA
Coordinates
38.662223, -90.651947
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R44
Registration
N7036J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning due to his selection of an unsuitable takeoff area and his failure to maintain clearance from the open hangar door. A contributing factor was the open hangar door.