Casualties unknown

2006-11-11: Bell 206B (N59571) — Boulder City, NV

Boulder City, NV, US

On November 11, 2006, a Bell 206B (registration N59571) was involved in an aviation accident near Boulder City, NV. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's inadequate planning and decision in his failure to reduce the engine throttle to ground idle prior to exiting the helicopter. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A helicopter rolled over and went down an embankment after the pilot exited with the engine running at 100% while disconnecting an auxiliary power unit.

Incident Details

A helicopter rolled over after the pilot exited the aircraft while the engine was running and the rotors were turning. The pilot had left the engine running at 100 percent to charge the battery. He exited the helicopter to disconnect and move the auxiliary power unit (APU) to a secure location.

Sequence of Events

While the pilot was outside, his back was to the helicopter. He heard a change in the engine sound, turned around, and observed the front skids lifting off the ground. The helicopter then began moving backward. It subsequently rolled over and went down an embankment.

Additional Facts

The source does not specify the helicopter type, registration, location, date, operator, number of occupants, or any injuries or damage. No causal analysis or conclusions are provided. The pilot's actions are described as per the report: leaving the engine running for battery charging and exiting to handle the APU.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20061221X01832. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.