NONE · CONTINENTAL COPTERS INC. TOMCAT MK5A · 2013-09-06 · Arlington, MN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN13LA537
Event ID
20130909X44026
Type
Accident
Date
2013-09-06
Location
Arlington, MN, USA
Coordinates
44.619998, -94.146942
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CONTINENTAL COPTERS INC.
Model
TOMCAT MK5A
Registration
N9005T
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering when he removed his hand from the collective control while plugging in his radio connection to his helmet, which resulted in the collective moving to the full-down position.