At 0800 central time, a Robinson R-22 Beta rolled over during takeoff from Ardmore Downtown Executive Airport. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The pilot said a Cessna 172 was parked approximately 30 feet behind the helicopter and faced the opposite direction. As the helicopter lifted off, the Cessna 172s engine started, and the pilot feels that this caused the loss of control on takeoff.
April 20, Ardmore, Okla. / Robinson R-22
At 0800 central time, a Robinson R-22 Beta rolled over during takeoff from Ardmore Downtown Executive Airport. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The pilot said a Cessna 172 was parked approximately 30 feet behind the helicopter and faced the opposite direction. As the helicopter lifted off, the Cessna 172s engine started, and the pilot feels that this caused the loss of control on takeoff....
Key Takeaways:
- A Robinson R-22 Beta helicopter rolled over during takeoff at Ardmore Downtown Executive Airport, but neither the pilot nor the passenger sustained injuries.
- The pilot believes the loss of control was caused by a Cessna 172's engine starting approximately 30 feet behind the helicopter as it lifted off.
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