Aviation Accident Summary SEA92LA070

HOQUIAM, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N393DB

ROBINSON R-22 BETA

Analysis

THE PILOT TOOK OFF TO A HOVER FROM THE PARKING RAMP, LOST CONTROL, AND THE ACFT IMPACTED THE GROUND AND ROLLED OVER. A BROKEN ACFT TIEDOWN ROPE WAS FOUND BESIDE THE WRECKAGE.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO REMOVE A TIE DOWN ROPE BEFORE TAKEOFF.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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