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February 18, 1995 · Schweizer 269B · N11XC

Addison, AL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 18, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Addison, AL
Aircraft
Schweizer 269B
Tail Number
N11XC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL95LA053

ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, DURING A DESCENT FOR A NORMAL LANDING, HE INADVERTENTLY ROLLED THE THROTTLE OFF. AS THE HELICOPTER APPROACHED THE GROUND, HE ATTEMPTED TO RECOVER BUT WAS UNABLE TO ARREST THE SINK RATE. THE HELICOPTER COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND AND BROKE THE RIGHT SKID. NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WERE REPORTED.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE THROTTLE CONTROL DURING A DESCENT WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING.

Full Narrative

On February 18, 1995, at 1342 central standard time, a Schweizer 269B, N11XC, rolled over during a normal touchdown on runway 22 at Addison Municipal Airport in Addison, Alabama. The personal flight operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The helicopter was substantially damaged; the pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight departed Hanceville, Alabama, at 1242 hours. According to the pilot, he was on an approach for a normal landing. When he applied collective to arrest the descent, there was no power response. As he approached the ground, the pilot realized that he had inadvertently rolled the throttle off. The helicopter touched down hard on the right skid and broke the landing gear. There were no mechanical problems with the helicopter.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:42 CST
Nearest AirportAddison Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSchweizer 269B
Tail NumberN11XC
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HIO-260-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 1100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data