Jun 14, 2005
Accident
Substantial New York, NY
Injuries1 serious, 6 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with an overweight helicopter, and subsequent impact with a pier and water. Factors were a high ambient temperature and unfavorable winds.
NTSB NYC05FA099