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November 24, 1991 · Bell 47G3B2A · N8134J
Texarkana, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 24, 1991
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries)
Location
Texarkana, TX
Aircraft
Bell 47G3B2A
Tail Number
N8134J
Operator
William T Rushin Gs
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA026
THE 25 HOUR HELICOPTER STUDENT PILOT, ON AN ENDORSED SOLO FLIGHT, LANDED IN AN OPEN FIELD ADJACENT TO HIS SON'S HOUSE. HIS TWO ADOLESCENT GRANDCHILDREN BOARDED THE HELICOPTER TO GO FOR A FLIGHT. AS THE HELICOPTER SETTLED WHILE PASSING THROUGH EFFECTIVE TRANSLATIONAL LIFT, THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE AND THE RIGHT SKID IMPACTED THE SOFT GROUND RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TERRAIN CLEARANCE DURING TAKEOFF. A FACTOR WAS HIS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN HELICOPTERS.
Full Narrative
THE 25 HOUR HELICOPTER STUDENT PILOT, ON AN ENDORSED SOLO FLIGHT, LANDED IN AN OPEN FIELD ADJACENT TO HIS SON'S HOUSE. HIS TWO ADOLESCENT GRANDCHILDREN BOARDED THE HELICOPTER TO GO FOR A FLIGHT. AS THE HELICOPTER SETTLED WHILE PASSING THROUGH EFFECTIVE TRANSLATIONAL LIFT, THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE AND THE RIGHT SKID IMPACTED THE SOFT GROUND RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 47G3B2A
Tail NumberN8134J
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliam T Rushin Gs
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TVO-435-F1A · Reciprocating · 250
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 25 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC