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June 26, 1993 · Robinson R-22 · N80686
Snohomish, WA
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 26, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Snohomish, WA
Aircraft
Robinson R-22
Tail Number
N80686
Operator
Hickman Tyrone A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA93LA139
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING THE PRACTICE AUTOROTATION MANEUVER, HE MISJUDGED THE DISTANCE TO FLARE AND THE TAIL ROTOR CONTACTED THE GROUND. THE PILOT TRIED TO LEVEL THE HELICOPTER; HOWEVER, IT BEGAN TO SPIN AND HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. THE HELICOPTER LANDED IN THE OPEN FIELD AND ROLLED OVER.
Full Narrative
On June 26, 1993, at 1630 hours Pacific daylight time, the pilot of a Robinson R 22, N80686, was practicing autorotations near Snohomish, Washington, and collided with the terrain. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the certificated private pilot was not injured. During a telephone interview and subsequent written statement, the pilot reported that during the practice autorotation maneuver, he flared the helicopter too late and the tail rotor contacted the ground. The pilot tried to level the helicopter, however, it began to spin and he was unable to maintain control. The helicopter landed in the open field and rolled over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R-22
Tail NumberN80686
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHickman Tyrone A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2C · Reciprocating · 124
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingOvercast 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO