Probable cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during landing resulting in a roll over.
NTSB analysis
The student helicopter pilot reported that he was practicing hovering, pedal turns, and ground taxiing in the ramp area. As he slowed for landing at the conclusion of the flight, the helicopter settled more than he anticipated and the right skid touched the pavement. The student pilot immediately lost control of the helicopter and the helicopter rolled onto its side, incurring substantial damage. The student pilot did not report any anomalies with the helicopter prior to the accident.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA10CA242 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 23, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Dallas, Georgia
- Nearest airport
- Paulding County Regional (PUJ)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built ROTORWAY 162F
- N-number
- N831MS
- Category
- Helicopter
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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