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April 22, 1996 · Robinson R-22 · N8315R
Kissimmee, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 22, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kissimmee, FL
Aircraft
Robinson R-22
Tail Number
N8315R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA96TA127
The pilot attempted a pedal turn while at a hover and stated he lost tail rotor effectiveness. The helicopter then spun to the right and rolled over. The pilot stated he had about 66 hours in this make and model helicopter.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's improper use of the helicopter's flight controls which led to an inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness during a hover.
Full Narrative
On April 22, 1996, about 1209 eastern daylight time, N8315R, a Robinson R-22, operated by the Osceola County Sheriff's Office as a public-use flight crashed while hovering at the Kissimmee Airport, Kissimmee, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the commercial pilot and observer reported no injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that while at a hover, attempting a pedal turn to the right,he lost tail rotor effectiveness and the helicopter rolled over on its side and crashed.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:09 EDT
Nearest AirportKissimmee (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R-22
Tail NumberN8315R
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
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 56 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:52
Weather SourceWFAC