Failure of the truck driver to ensure that he had adequate clearance to pass under the helicopter and the failure of the loader to park in a safer area for reloading operations.
N10009
1979 TEXAS HELICOPTER CORP OH-13H/M74A
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Restricted
4 NTSB records
for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.
Registration
Airframe
Powerplant
Live Flight Status
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Transponder & Tracking
The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.
Ownership History: 3 prior registrations
| Registrant | Location | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|
| JAMES H E | CHICAGO, IL | Apr 17, 1938 |
| RICKARD ROBERT STEWART | NORTHPORT L I, NY | Jan 26, 1960 |
| CUSTOM FLYERS INC | HOUSTON, TX | Apr 25, 1974 |
NTSB Accident & Incident Record
Jul 25, 2016
Accident
Substantial Minonk, IL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause
NTSB CEN16LA284
Jul 29, 2013
Accident
Substantial Streator, IL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause
The pilot's diverted attention during an agricultural application maneuver, which resulted in the helicopter impacting a corn field.
NTSB CEN13LA442
Jul 28, 2011
Accident
Substantial Creston, IL
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate skid clearance from the helicopter cart during landing, resulting in a dynamic rollover.
NTSB CEN11CA524
Jul 9, 2004
Accident
Substantial Clear Lake, MN
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause
The pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath to the landing zone. A factor was the truck pad.
NTSB CHI04CA180