ASRS 2060533
ACN 2060533 · 2023-12 · Small Aircraft
GA pilot reported an NMAC with a helicopter during departure from SUS airport requiring evasive action to avoid a possible collision.
Pilot narrative
Verbatim, de-identified by NASA. Placeholders: ZZZ,
X, Y.
I was cleared for takeoff, runway heading, and as I reached near the end of the runway a helicopter appeared from below at my 2 o'clock, and was climbing in my direction. I evaded encroachment by putting the nose down and continuing below as they climbed. I can't honestly state the distance, as it was a quick situation. However, I believe it was well within 500 feet. As I regained climbing I checked to see that I was on runway heading, and I was. I hadn't veered to the north and caused the hazard. After continuing climbing I continued the flight without issue or concern.
NASA classification · Anomalies
- Conflict
- Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural
NASA classification · Assessments
- Contributing Factors / Situations
- Human Factors
- Primary Problem
- Human Factors
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