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November 19, 1994 · Robinson R-22B · N40411
Magnolia, DE
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 19, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Magnolia, DE
Aircraft
Robinson R-22B
Tail Number
N40411
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
BFO95LA013
THE PILOT STATED HE WAS HOVERING THE HELICOPTER OVER HIS FARM WHEN IT DEVELOPED LOW RPM. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT '...THE RPM WARNING WENT OFF. WHILE IN THE MIDST OF RECOVERING A SKID HIT THE GROUND HARD. HELICOPTER BOUNCED ONCE AND THEN ROLLED OVER.'
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm while hovering.
Full Narrative
On Saturday, November 19, 1994, at 1715 eastern standard time, a Robinson R-22B helicopter, N40411, collided with terrain while hovering at a private heliport near Magnolia, Delaware. The owner/pilot received minor injuries. The helicopter was destroyed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The flight was being conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot stated he was hovering the helicopter over his farm, when it developed low RPM. According to the pilot "...the (RPM) warning went off. While in the midst of recovering a skid hit the ground hard. Helicopter bounced once and then rolled over." The fuselage separated and traveled 30 feet before it came to rest on its side. The pilot stated that "There was no indication of any engine problem, unusual vibrations etc. during the flight."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 EST
Nearest AirportElliott Heliport (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R-22B
Tail NumberN40411
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320-B2C · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 2 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 54
Altimeter0
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC