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January 31, 1998 · Robinson R22 · N2308X
Oxnard, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 31, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Oxnard, CA
Aircraft
Robinson R22
Tail Number
N2308X
Operator
Channel Islands Aviaiton
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX98LA083
The pilot reported that he was doing touch-and-go landings to the dirt taxiway. The helicopter touched down hard and the left skid got stuck in the mud. The pilot then attempted to liftoff, but the helicopter rolled onto its left side and he 'couldn't recover from dynamic rollover.'
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper use of the collective during the initiation of the rollover, which prevented the recovery from the condition.
Full Narrative
On January 30, 1998, at 1619 hours Pacific standard time, a Robinson R22, N2308X, rolled onto its left side following a hard landing at the Oxnard, California, airport. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and the private pilot and his passenger were not injured. The personal flight departed from the Camarillo, California, airport at an unknown time and no flight plan was filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot reported that he was doing touch-and-go landings to the dirt taxiway at the Oxnard airport. He stated that during the accident sequence the helicopter touched down hard and the left skid got stuck in the mud. The pilot then attempted to liftoff, but the helicopter rolled onto its left side and he "couldn't recover from dynamic rollover."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:19 PST
Nearest AirportOXNARD (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R22
Tail NumberN2308X
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChannel Islands Aviaiton
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 19 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:19
Weather SourceWFAC