27 Aug 2019: Bell 206 B — Angel City Air, Inc.

27 Aug 2019: Bell 206 B — Angel City Air, Inc.

No fatalities • San Diego, CA, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain yaw and pitch control while repositioning the helicopter, which resulted in dynamic rollover.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The helicopter pilot reported that, after landing on the helicopter landing platform, he decided to reposition the helicopter on the platform. He increased collective and, "felt as if the nose was turning or yawing to the right."

To correct the right yaw he applied, "more left pedal but the aircraft continued in its movement." The helicopter rolled to the right and the main rotor blades struck the ground. The helicopter came to rest on its right side.

The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main and tail rotor drive system.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • cause Yaw control — Not attained/maintained
  • cause Pitch control — Not attained/maintained

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 230/09kt, vis 10sm

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