Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary FTW89DPJ04

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, USA

Aircraft #1

N28276

FIELDS ROTORWAY EXEC

Analysis

THE NONRATED PILOT WAS MANEUVERING THE HELICOPTER, IN A HOVER TAXI, FROM SIDE TO SIDE, WHEN THE RIGHT SKID CAUGHT IN THE GRASS AND DIRT. THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED OVER. THE PILOT WOULD NOT PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING HIS FLIGHT EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING BACKGROUND.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE DURING THE HOVER TAXI.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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