LITCHFIELD, MN, USA
N8471E
BELL 47-G3B
THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER WHILE ATTEMPTING A TAKEOFF AFTER SERVICING FROM A TRUCK PLATFORM FOR A SPRAYING OPERATION. THE HOSE USED TO PUT THE CHEMICAL SPRAY INTO THE HOPPER WAS NOT REMOVED. WHEN TAKEOFF WAS ATTEMPTED THE ACFT WAS TETHERED TO THE GROUND RIG AND CONTINUED APPLICATION OF COLLECTIVE ROLLED THE HELICOPTER.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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