1 Mar 2011: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II — 244 Charlie Delta LLC

1 Mar 2011: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II — 244 Charlie Delta LLC

No fatalities • Glenwood Springs, CO, United States

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper takeoff procedure, which resulted in a dynamic rollover when the left skid contacted the ground.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot refueled his helicopter and was performing a takeoff from an area near the airport’s fuel pumps. As the helicopter began to lift, the pilot allowed the helicopter’s tail to remain in a low attitude. As a result, the aft end of the left skid contacted the ground and the helicopter experienced a dynamic rollover. The helicopter came to rest on its left side and the pilot was able to exit unassisted. The helicopter’s fuselage and tail boom sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

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