Jul 30, 2014
Accident
Substantial Spring, TX
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR PUBU
Probable Cause
The pilot's distraction by a cell phone call, which led to his failure to perform an exterior check of the helicopter and resulted in a tie-down strap remaining attached to the main rotor during the engine start.
NTSB CEN14LA465