PFLUGERVILLE, TX, USA
N8358C
ROBINSON R-22HP
THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER WHEN THE RIGHT SKID CONTACTED THE GROUND DURING A HOVER. THE PLT STATED HE HAD LANDED TO AND OPENED THE DOOR TO CHECK THE SKID POSITION. AFTER TAKEOFF WHILE IN A HOVER AT 2 FT AGL, THE DOOR POPPED OPEN. THE RIGHT SKID CONTACTED THE GROUND AS THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE DOOR.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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