Final
1 fatal
May 13, 2016
N48316 crash at Portia, AR
Bell 47G 3B 1 — Dynamic rollover at Portia, AR
DateMay 13, 2016
Tail numberN48316
AircraftBell 47G 3B 1 · Bell 47 · B47G
LocationPortia, AR
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 137 Aerial application
Injuries1 fatal
NTSB caseCEN16LA182
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to perform a sliding takeoff from the elevated platform, which resulted in a dynamic rollover when the right skid plate caught on a protruding screw. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to adequately inspect the landing platform before flight.
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