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May 13, 1995 · Robinson R-22B · N8067M

Mount Pleasant, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 13, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mount Pleasant, TX
Aircraft
Robinson R-22B
Tail Number
N8067M
Operator
Sky Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA198

DURING A VFR APPROACH TO AN OPEN FIELD THE HELICOPTER IMPACTED THE GROUND WITH THE LEFT SKID AND ROLLED OVER ONTO ITS RIGHT SIDE. THE APPROACH WAS MADE WITH WINDS OF 17 KNOTS GUSTING TO 22 KNOTS. THE LANDING WAS MADE TO THE SOUTH AND WINDS WERE FROM 220 DEGREES.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR THE CROSSWIND COMPONENT. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWIND.

Full Narrative

On May 13, 1995, at 1130 central daylight time, a Robinson R-22B, N8067M, sustained substantial damage following a loss of control during landing near Mount Pleasant, Texas. The commercial pilot was not injured during this personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed flight and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 flight. The pilot reported to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector that during landing he experienced "loss of tail rotor effectiveness." The pilot further reported in his Pilot/Operator Report, NTSB Form 6120.1/2, that during his landing his left skid contacted the ground and the helicopter experienced "dynamic rollover." An examination of the helicopter by the FAA inspector revealed that both main rotor blades "bent" and one tail rotor blade separated from the tail rotor. A review of the weather and direction of landing revealed that the pilot attempted to land to the south. Winds were from 220 degrees with a velocity of 17 knots, gusting to 22 knots. An examination of the helicopter by an FAA airworthiness inspector revealed no anomalies in the aircraft systems that could have resulted in a loss of control.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRobinson R-22B
Tail NumberN8067M
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSky Helicopters
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 34 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 17 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2200 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data