R44 + hangar door = $$$$$$$$$$$$
What I find amazing is the complete lack of awareness and urgency following the accident. Most people, pilots or not, are aware of the fireball that even a small amount of fuel vapour can become.
Lady luck was certainly on their side - which I suppose doesnt compensate them for their dreadful luck in the first place in finding themselves riding with this guy.
Even if the Bifold door was closed, he was still too close. Whoever decided to drop it there needs their bone idle butt kicked into the next County. Was the spring on the electric cart throttle a bit tough on the old digit?
No excuses. This guy failed as a captain of the aircraft in basic, fundamental ways from start to sorry finish.. If he had done this here I bet he would have found himself in court for endangerment?
Finally, he lied to the NTSB. The evidence is Prima Face. Isn't that a criminal offence?
HP