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October 17, 1997 · Robinson R22 BETA · N333PH

Pompano Beach, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 17, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pompano Beach, FL
Aircraft
Robinson R22 BETA
Tail Number
N333PH
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA98LA012

During power recovery from an autorotation landing the dual student allowed the rotor speed to slow. The helicopter touched down on the aft part of the skids and then bounced forward where the left skid contacted the turf. As the helicopter started to roll to the left the student increased collective as the flight instructor was trying to regain control by decreasing collective. The helicopter rolled over to the left and came to rest.

NTSB Probable Cause

The improper use of collective control by the dual student which prevented the flight instructor from stopping an uncontrolled roll to the left.

Full Narrative

On October 17, 1997, about 0946 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R22 Beta, N333PH, registered to Pompano Helicopters, Inc., rolled over during landing at Pompano Beach Airpark, Pompano Beach, Florida, while on a Title 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The helicopter received substantial damage and the commercial-rated flight instructor and dual student were not injured. The flight originated from Pompano Beach, the same day, about 0930. The flight instructor stated they were performing an autorotation landing. The student was flying the helicopter. The student flared for landing and as the helicopter leveled it was still moving forward slowly. The student initiated a power recovery at which time the low rotor rpm horn sounded and the helicopter began to settle. The back of the skids hit the turf and they bounced forward. The left skid hit the turf and the helicopter began to lift up. The student continued to raise up on the collective as the instructor was trying to push down on the collective. The instructor was not able to establish a proper recovery and the helicopter turned over to the left as a result of dynamic roll over.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:46 EDT
Nearest AirportPompano Beach Airpark (1nm SE)
Runway32
Runway Length4419 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRobinson R22 BETA
Tail NumberN333PH
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 28 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:49
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data