NTSB Identification: NYC05FA099. Accident occurred Tuesday, June
14, 2005 in New York, NY Probable Cause Approval Date:
02/28/2006 Aircraft: Bell 206L, registration: N78TD Injuries: 1
Serious,6 Minor.   The helicopter landed at the heliport with
approximately 220 lbs. of fuel on board. At that time, the
helicopter was oriented to north, with a light westerly wind.
The helicopter was on the ground for 2 to 3 minutes while ground
personnel boarded passengers for a sightseeing flight. The
helicopter lifted up to a hover and initially turned left 90
degrees toward west, but the wind was from the northeast at
approximately 5 knots. When the pilot realized the wind was from
the other direction, he then turned right about 270 degrees. The
pilot initiated a southeasterly takeoff run, oriented about a
160-degree heading. During the approximate 275-foot takeoff run,
the skids contacted the ground at least once as the pilot
attempted to increase forward speed. The pilot felt like the
helicopter did not have full power d