NONE · BELL 222U · 2010-04-09 · Santa Maria, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR10LA200
Event ID
20100412X93228
Type
Accident
Date
2010-04-09
Location
Santa Maria, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.898887, -120.457496
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
BELL
Model
222U
Registration
N222UT
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection to ensure that all tie-down straps were removed prior to flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper management of sleep opportunities during the preceding rest period, which likely contributed to the development of fatigue.