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October 22, 1998 · Robinson R-22 · N474BC

Scappoose, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 22, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Scappoose, OR
Aircraft
Robinson R-22
Tail Number
N474BC
Operator
Hillsboro Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA99LA005

The student pilot reported that during his first solo flight, he was turning final to line up with the taxiway next to the runway, when he saw a Cessna aircraft on left base for the runway. The student was positioned about mid-field, over the taxiway, when he heard the Cessna report final approach. The student stated that he was worried about the Cessna and made a left 220 degree turn to check for the Cessna's position. The student stated that he applied too much left pedal and the helicopter turned 360 degrees. The student then tried to make a right 150 degree turn, however, he applied too much right pedal and the helicopter started to spin. The student stated that his altitude was about five feet above the ground and he tried to gain altitude by increasing the collective. The helicopter continued to spin, about five or six times, before it touched down and rolled over.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft control was not maintained. Inadequate remedial action is a factor.

Full Narrative

On October 22, 1998, at 1500 Pacific daylight time, a Robinson R-22, N474BC, operated by Hillsboro Aviation as a 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight, collided with the ground and rolled over at the Scappoose Industrial Airpark, Scappoose, Oregon. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the student pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. In a written statement, the student pilot reported that prior to his third solo flight, he flew around the traffic pattern twice before dropping his flight instructor off. The student stated that he then took off and remained in the traffic pattern. The student stated that as he was turning final to line up with the taxiway next to runway 15, he saw a Cessna aircraft on left base for runway 15. The student stated that he was positioned about mid-field over the taxiway, when he heard the Cessna report final approach. The student stated that he was worried about the Cessna and made a left 220 degree turn to check for the Cessna's location. The student stated that he applied too much left pedal and the helicopter turned 360 degrees. The student then tried to make a right 150 degree turn, however, he stated that he applied too much right pedal and the helicopter started to spin. The student stated that his altitude was about five feet above the ground and he tried to gain altitude by increasing the collective. The helicopter continued to spin, about five or six times, before the helicopter touched down and rolled over.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 PDT
Nearest AirportScappoose Industrial (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length3999 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRobinson R-22
Tail NumberN474BC
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHillsboro Aviation
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 26 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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