View of damage to main and tail rotor systems, empennage and fuselage.
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Des Moines, Iowa
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https://registry.faa.gov/N124LA
Location: Council Bluff, IA
Accident Number: GAA19CA428
Date & Time: 07/16/2019, 1750 CDT
Registration: N124LA
Aircraft: Robinson R44
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Roll over
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 137: Agricultural
The helicopter pilot reported that, while lifting off from a landing deck on top of an industrial truck, the right rear skid hooked into an opening on the deck. The helicopter dynamically rolled right and impacted the ground.
The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main and tail rotor systems, fuselage, and empennage.
The helicopter pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Commercial
Age: 63, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 09/22/2018
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 05/01/2019
Flight Time: (Estimated) 26000 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1700 hours (Total, this make and model), 25500 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 250 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 125 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Robinson
Registration: N124LA
Model/Series: R44 II
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Year of Manufacture: 2008
Amateur Built:No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 12199
Landing Gear Type: Skid;
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 02/01/2019, 100 Hour
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2500 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time:
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: IO-540-AE1A5
Registered Owner: Rotors Llc
Rated Power: 245 hp
Operator: Rotors Llc
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Agricultural Aircraft (137)
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light:Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KCBF, 1253 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 2 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 2235 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 337°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 4 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 20°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 29.86 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 31°C / 22°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Council Bluff, IA
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Council Bluff, IA
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1800 CDT
Type of Airspace: Class G
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 Minor
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries:1 Minor
Latitude, Longitude: 41.234444, -95.746389 (est)
Accident Number: GAA19CA428
Date & Time: 07/16/2019, 1750 CDT
Registration: N124LA
Aircraft: Robinson R44
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Roll over
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 137: Agricultural
The helicopter pilot reported that, while lifting off from a landing deck on top of an industrial truck, the right rear skid hooked into an opening on the deck. The helicopter dynamically rolled right and impacted the ground.
The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main and tail rotor systems, fuselage, and empennage.
The helicopter pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Commercial
Age: 63, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 09/22/2018
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 05/01/2019
Flight Time: (Estimated) 26000 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1700 hours (Total, this make and model), 25500 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 250 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 125 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Robinson
Registration: N124LA
Model/Series: R44 II
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Year of Manufacture: 2008
Amateur Built:No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 12199
Landing Gear Type: Skid;
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 02/01/2019, 100 Hour
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2500 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time:
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: IO-540-AE1A5
Registered Owner: Rotors Llc
Rated Power: 245 hp
Operator: Rotors Llc
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Agricultural Aircraft (137)
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light:Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KCBF, 1253 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 2 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 2235 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 337°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 4 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 20°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 29.86 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 31°C / 22°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Council Bluff, IA
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Council Bluff, IA
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1800 CDT
Type of Airspace: Class G
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 Minor
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries:1 Minor
Latitude, Longitude: 41.234444, -95.746389 (est)
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