Incident Details
On January 2, 2014, at about 1700 central standard time, a Bell 206B helicopter, registration N400XL, experienced a rollover during a repositioning maneuver at Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (KTPL) in Temple, Texas. The pilot was relocating the helicopter from the parking ramp to a mobile helipad approximately 30 feet away.
As the pilot lowered the helicopter onto the mobile helipad, the left rear skid slipped off the pad. The helicopter subsequently rolled over and impacted the ground on its right side.
Aircraft and Operator
The helicopter was registered to and operated by Engemann Aviation Services, LLC under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the incident. No flight plan was filed, and the flight originated from KTPL.
Pilot and Injuries
The pilot, who was the sole occupant, reported no injuries.
Damage
The rollover resulted in substantial damage to the main rotor head, including separation of the rotor blades, and separation of the tail boom. Other damage was not specified in the report.
Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigated the incident. The probable cause of the accident was not stated in the available source.