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May 10, 2000 · Robinson R-22 BETA · N7185C

Galesburg, ND

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 10, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Galesburg, ND
Aircraft
Robinson R-22 BETA
Tail Number
N7185C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI00LA133

The helicopter rolled over following a hard landing. The pilot reported that during the landing he glanced to the right then back forward. He said he pulled the collective and the helicopter settled to the soft terrain prior to rolling onto its left side. Post accident examination of the helicopter revealed the tail boom was severed and there was compression bucking in the fuselage.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.

Full Narrative

On May 9, 2000, at 2000 central daylight time, a Robinson R-22 Beta, N7185C, rolled over on landing at a private landing area in Galesburg, North Dakota. The private pilot and one passenger were not injured. The helicopter was substantially damaged. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The flight originated from Cormorant, Minnesota at 1945 cdt. The pilot reported that during the landing he glanced to the right then back forward. He said he pulled the collective and the helicopter settled to the soft terrain. The helicopter subsequently rolled onto its left side. Post accident examination of the helicopter by an inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration Fargo, North Dakota, Flight Standards District Office, revealed the tail boom was severed and there was compression bucking in the fuselage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRobinson R-22 BETA
Tail NumberN7185C
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data