SERS · Robinson R44 · 2006-05-13 · East Troy, WI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI06FA128
Event ID
20060523X00612
Type
Accident
Date
2006-05-13
Location
East Troy, WI, USA
Coordinates
42.797222, -88.372497
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
4
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R44
Registration
N442GS
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to calculate the weight and balance of the helicopter prior to flight, his failure to recognize and correct the forward center of gravity condition and his failure to abort the takeoff. A factors was the pilot's improper decision to conduct the flight without seatbelts available for all passengers.