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June 9, 1993 · Enstrom 280C · N51739
Glen Mills, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Glen Mills, PA
Aircraft
Enstrom 280C
Tail Number
N51739
Operator
Horizon Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC93LA109
THE PILOT INITIATED AN APPROACH TO A GRASS FIELD. WHEN HE APPLIED POWER TO FLARE, HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE DESCENT AND MADE A HARD LANDING. THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES CUT THE TAIL BOOM OFF OF THE HELICOPTER. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE HELICOPTER BY THE FAA FAILED TO FIND ANY EVIDENCE OF A MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
AN IMPROPERLY PLANNED APPROACH IN WHICH THE FLARE WAS NOT ATTAINED, AND WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT INITIATED AN APPROACH TO A GRASS FIELD. WHEN HE APPLIED POWER TO FLARE, HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE DESCENT AND MADE A HARD LANDING. THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES CUT THE TAIL BOOM OFF OF THE HELICOPTER. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE HELICOPTER BY THE FAA FAILED TO FIND ANY EVIDENCE OF A MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 EDT
Nearest AirportGlen Mills (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEnstrom 280C
Tail NumberN51739
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHorizon Helicopters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HIO-360-E1AD · Reciprocating · 205
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 9 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO