Nov 7, 2006
Incident
Minor Harrisburg, PA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in the cyclic stick lock not being disengaged prior to lift-off, and his subsequent inability to control the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the operator's inadequate procedures, the unmarked cyclic lock, and the excessive breakout force required.
NTSB NYC07IA023