# NTSB Incident NYC07IA023
> **Eurocopter Deutschland EC135T1** · 2006-11-07 · Harrisburg, PA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC07IA023
- **Event ID:** 20061120X01694
- **Type:** Incident
- **Date:** 2006-11-07
- **Location:** Harrisburg, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.254722, -76.881111
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Eurocopter Deutschland
- **Model:** EC135T1
- **Registration:** N522ME
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** MINR
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in the cyclic stick lock not being disengaged prior to lift-off, and his subsequent inability to control the helicopter.  Contributing to the accident was the operator's inadequate procedures, the unmarked cyclic lock, and the excessive breakout force required.

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