Jul 16, 2021
Accident
Substantial Princeton, KY
Injuries1 serious, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning in that he failed to accurately determine the takeoff weight of the helicopter, which resulted in exceeding the helicopter’s maximum weight capability.
NTSB ERA21LA292