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September 9, 1983 · Hughes 269C · N1103K
Philadelphia, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Aircraft
Hughes 269C
Tail Number
N1103K
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC83FHD05
THE HELICOPTER COLLIDED WITH A STEEL DRAINAGE CULVERT HIDDEN IN THE GRASS AND ROLLED OVER DURING A SIMULATED HIGH ALT RUNNING TAKEOFF. THIS WAS AN INSTRUCTIONAL FLT. THE SKID HIT THE CULVERT WHICH EXTENDED ABOUT 3-4 INCHES AGL, 3 FT OF THE SKID BROKE OFF AND THE HELICOPTER WENT OVER ON ITS BACK. TAKEOFF AREA WAS TO THE RIGHT OF A HARD SURFACE RWY. THE AREA IS 200 FT WIDE WITH DRAINS 2 FT WIDE AND 500 FT APART IN THE CENTER. THE GRASS WAS ABOUT 2 INCHES ABOVE THE DRAIN LIP.
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THE HELICOPTER COLLIDED WITH A STEEL DRAINAGE CULVERT HIDDEN IN THE GRASS AND ROLLED OVER DURING A SIMULATED HIGH ALT RUNNING TAKEOFF. THIS WAS AN INSTRUCTIONAL FLT. THE SKID HIT THE CULVERT WHICH EXTENDED ABOUT 3-4 INCHES AGL, 3 FT OF THE SKID BROKE OFF AND THE HELICOPTER WENT OVER ON ITS BACK. TAKEOFF AREA WAS TO THE RIGHT OF A HARD SURFACE RWY. THE AREA IS 200 FT WIDE WITH DRAINS 2 FT WIDE AND 500 FT APART IN THE CENTER. THE GRASS WAS ABOUT 2 INCHES ABOVE THE DRAIN LIP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EDT
Nearest AirportN.E. Philadelphia (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHughes 269C
Tail NumberN1103K
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HIO-360-D1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC