Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the surface during lateral hover, which resulted in dynamic rollover.
NTSB analysis
The certificated flight instructor stated that the helicopter was at a hover, and that he was on the flight controls with the student during the student's inaugural flight. According to the instructor, the helicopter drifted laterally to the right, caught the right skid in the turf, and "experienced dynamic rollover." When asked about the performance and handling of the helicopter, the instructor stated that it was "performing as normal."
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA10CA065 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Nov 14, 2009
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Georgetown, Kentucky
- Nearest airport
- Georgetown Scott County (27K)
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Minor injuries
- 2
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA
- N-number
- N2374
- Category
- Helicopter
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.