Aviation Accident Summary WPR09CA155

Douglas, AZ, USA

Aircraft #1

N157SH

Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta

Analysis

The helicopter pilot reported that he landed on a semi-trailer to pay the truck driver for a load of hay, and subsequently exited the helicopter with the engine running, the control frictions on, and the governor off. The pilot revealed that after exiting the helicopter and while he was paying the truck driver, the helicopter fell off of the truck, which resulted in substantial damage to its tail boom.

Factual Information

The pilot reported that he landed on a semi-trailer to pay the truck driver for a load of hay, and subsequently exited the helicopter with the engine running, the control frictions on, and the governor off. The pilot revealed that after exiting the helicopter and while he was paying the truck driver, the helicopter fell off of the truck, which resulted in substantial damage to its tail boom.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to properly secure the helicopter prior to exiting the aircraft.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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