FTW86LA147
NTSB Identification: FTW86LA147 .
The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche number 31004.
Accident occurred Friday, July 25, 1986 in SAND SPRINGS, OK
Aircraft: BELL 206B, registration: N2779R
Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

THE STUDENT PILOT WAS HOVERING AIRCRAFT AT 3 FEET AND ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT. HIGH SKID GEAR WAS INSTALLED ON THE A/C. THE RIGHT SKID MADE CONTACT WITH THE GROUND CAUSING DYNAMIC ROLLOVER. THE STUDENT PILOT HAD A TOTAL OF 44.2 HOURS FLIGHT TIME WITH 1.5 HOURS SOLO AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows:

ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT CONTROLS..IMPROPER USE OF..PILOT IN COMMAND
LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE..PILOT IN COMMAND


Contributing Factors

JUDGMENT..INACCURATE..PILOT IN COMMAND

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