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November 11, 1994 · Robinson R-22B · N888CG

Johnson City, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 11, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Johnson City, TX
Aircraft
Robinson R-22B
Tail Number
N888CG
Operator
Mike Green
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA041

WHILE LANDING, THE HELICOPTER CONTACTED A UTILITY TRAILER ADJACENT TO THE INTENDED POINT OF LANDING. THE REAR PORTION OF THE RIGHT SKID CAUGHT ON THE TRAILER AND THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER TO THE RIGHT, STRIKING THE GROUND WITH THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH THE TRAILER WHILE LANDING.

Full Narrative

On November 11, 1994, at 0930 central standard time, a Robinson R-22, N888CG, was substantially damaged when it rolled over while landing, near Johnson City, Texas. The solo student pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the solo personal flight. The helicopter departed from the Austin Executive Airpark, in Austin, Texas, at approximately 0900 central daylight time. The pilot stated that he flew to the Byram Ranch where he intended to land next to a utility trailer. He further stated that during his approach, he hovered near the trailer, turned into the wind, and commenced to land on the runway. A ranch worker stated that he observed the right rear portion of the skids catch on the trailer, and then saw the helicopter roll over to the right, striking the ground with the turning main rotor blades. During an interview by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the ranch worker stated that he observed the trailer "rolling" near the helicopter as it was landing and attempted to signal the pilot of the hazard. According to the pilot's endorsed statement, he has a valid student endorsement for solo flight in the R-22.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CST
Nearest AirportByram Ranch Pvt Airstrip (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width65 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRobinson R-22B
Tail NumberN888CG
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMike Green
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2C · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data