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October 26, 1991 · Aerospatiale AS350B · N9001S

Scottsdale, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 26, 1991
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Aircraft
Aerospatiale AS350B
Tail Number
N9001S
Operator
Lone Eagle Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX92FA025

THE CERTIFICATED COMMERCIAL PILOT/CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR WAS CONDUCTING TRAINING WITH A SECOND PILOT IN HELICOPTER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, THAT INCLUDED HYRAULICS OFF LANDINGS. ON THE THIRD LANDING WITHOUT HYRAULIC BOOST PRESSURE, AT AN AIRSPEED OF ABOUT 2 KNOTS AND A SKID HEIGHT OF ABOUT 1 FOOT, THE HELICOPTER BEGAN AN UNCOMMANDED TURN TO THE LEFT. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO COUNTER THE TURN BUT WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE FLIGHT CONTROLS. THE HELICOPTER'S LEFT BANK ANGLE, NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE AND LEFT TURN CONTINUED UNTIL THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES STRUCK THE GROUND. THE LEFT FRONT PORTION OF THE FUSELAGE AND SKID TUBE THEN STRUCK THE GROUND. AN EXAMINATION OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, INCLUDING DISASSEMBLY OF THE MAIN ROTOR CONTROL SERVOS, FAILED TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION. THIS IS THE SECOND RPTD HYD OFF FLT CONTROL SEIZURE THAT RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE FLT CREW OF BOTH HELICOPTERS WERE WELL QUALIFIED.

NTSB Probable Cause

AN UNDETERMINED MALFUNCTION OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IN WHICH THE SYSTEM WAS LOCKED, PREVENTING THE MOVEMENT OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS, AND LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

Full Narrative

THE CERTIFICATED COMMERCIAL PILOT/CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR WAS CONDUCTING TRAINING WITH A SECOND PILOT IN HELICOPTER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, THAT INCLUDED HYRAULICS OFF LANDINGS. ON THE THIRD LANDING WITHOUT HYRAULIC BOOST PRESSURE, AT AN AIRSPEED OF ABOUT 2 KNOTS AND A SKID HEIGHT OF ABOUT 1 FOOT, THE HELICOPTER BEGAN AN UNCOMMANDED TURN TO THE LEFT. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO COUNTER THE TURN BUT WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE FLIGHT CONTROLS. THE HELICOPTER'S LEFT BANK ANGLE, NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE AND LEFT TURN CONTINUED UNTIL THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES STRUCK THE GROUND. THE LEFT FRONT PORTION OF THE FUSELAGE AND SKID TUBE THEN STRUCK THE GROUND. AN EXAMINATION OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, INCLUDING DISASSEMBLY OF THE MAIN ROTOR CONTROL SERVOS, FAILED TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION. THIS IS THE SECOND RPTD HYD OFF FLT CONTROL SEIZURE THAT RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE FLT CREW OF BOTH HELICOPTERS WERE WELL QUALIFIED.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAerospatiale AS350B
Tail NumberN9001S
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLone Eagle Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsTurbomeca · ARRIEL 1B · Turboshaft · 641
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 37 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 7 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:46
Weather SourceWFAC

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