Casualties unknown

Helicopter Rolls Right After Skid Strikes Stump During Vertical Lift (N2761F)

Juneau, AK, US

On July 8, 1996, a Bell 206B (registration N2761F) was involved in an aviation accident near Juneau, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment while lifting the helicopter to a hover and inducing a dynamic roll to avoid striking a passenger. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A helicopter rolled onto its right side after the left skid struck a tree stump during a vertical lift. The pilot maneuvered to avoid a passenger positioned in front of the helicopter.

Accident Details

The pilot landed a helicopter in an area covered with tree stumps and cut logs. During the landing, the helicopter was maneuvered so that the skids straddled a stump. After the passenger disembarked and positioned himself in the tree line in front of the helicopter, the pilot began to lift the helicopter vertically.

Sequence of Events

As the helicopter ascended, the pilot reported a drift to the right. The inside of the left skid then struck a tree stump, causing the helicopter to begin rolling to the right. To avoid striking the passenger, the pilot applied full aft and right cyclic. The helicopter subsequently rolled onto its right side.

Post-Accident Information

The investigation did not specify the helicopter type, registration, or any injuries. No further details regarding the cause of the accident were provided.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Jul 1996 Bell 206B accident near Juneau, AK?

A helicopter rolled onto its right side after the left skid struck a tree stump during a vertical lift. The pilot maneuvered to avoid a passenger positioned in front of the helicopter.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Jul 1996 involved a Bell 206B, registration N2761F, at Juneau, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment while lifting the helicopter to a hover and inducing a dynamic roll to avoid striking a passenger.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X06136. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.