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March 4, 1994 · Robinson R22B · N2327C

Long Beach, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 4, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Long Beach, CA
Aircraft
Robinson R22B
Tail Number
N2327C
Operator
Everything Flyable
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX94LA150

The instructor said the 5-hour student was practicing hovering operations. During the accident sequence the student intended to land and, as the skids approached the tops of the 10-inch tall grass, the student believed the helicopter was on the ground. He then rapidly lowered the collective and relaxed left pedal pressure. The instructor stated that he tried to intervene on the controls; however, the helicopter touched down right skid first with some lateral motion and the helicopter rolled over.

NTSB Probable Cause

the student pilot's improper use of the collective and tail rotor controls, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.

Full Narrative

On March 4, 1994, at 0932 Pacific standard time, a Robinson R22B helicopter, N2327C, rolled over during landing from a hover at the Long Beach, California, airport. The aircraft was owned and operated by Everything Flyable, Inc., of Long Beach, and was engaged in dual primary flight training. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The helicopter sustained substantial damage. Neither the certificated commercial pilot flight instructor nor his dual primary student were injured. The flight originated at the Long Beach airport on the day of the mishap at 0830 as a local area dual instructional flight. In a telephone interview, the instructor said the 5-hour student was practicing hovering operations. During the accident sequence, the student intended to land and, as the skids approached the tops of the 10 inch tall grass, the student believed the helicopter was on the ground. He then rapidly lowered the collective and relaxed left pedal pressure. The instructor stated that he tried to intervene on the controls; however, the helicopter touched down right skid first with some lateral motion and the helicopter rolled over.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:32 PST
Nearest AirportLong Beach Airport (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRobinson R22B
Tail NumberN2327C
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEverything Flyable
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2C · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 3 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:42
Weather SourceWFAC

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