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July 12, 1982 · Hughes 269A · N8902F
Davison, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 12, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Davison, MI
Aircraft
Hughes 269A
Tail Number
N8902F
Operator
Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI82DA245
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS MAKING A 180 DEGREE PEDAL TURN TO THE RIGHT WHILE HOVERING. THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (IP) STATED THAT AFTER 90 DEGREES OF TURN, THE RATE OF TURNING STARTED TO INCREASE AND THE STUDENT APPLIED LEFT PEDAL TO SLOW THE TURN. THE IP NOTED THAT THE RPM HAD DROPPED BELOW THE NORMAL RANGE AND TOOK CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER. THE IP INCREASED THE RPM AND ADDED LEFT PEDAL, BUT THE HELICOPTER CONTINUED TO TURN TO THE RIGHT. HE THEN INITIATED A HOVERING AUTOROTATION, BUT DURING TOUCHDOWN, THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER.
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THE STUDENT PILOT WAS MAKING A 180 DEGREE PEDAL TURN TO THE RIGHT WHILE HOVERING. THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (IP) STATED THAT AFTER 90 DEGREES OF TURN, THE RATE OF TURNING STARTED TO INCREASE AND THE STUDENT APPLIED LEFT PEDAL TO SLOW THE TURN. THE IP NOTED THAT THE RPM HAD DROPPED BELOW THE NORMAL RANGE AND TOOK CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER. THE IP INCREASED THE RPM AND ADDED LEFT PEDAL, BUT THE HELICOPTER CONTINUED TO TURN TO THE RIGHT. HE THEN INITIATED A HOVERING AUTOROTATION, BUT DURING TOUCHDOWN, THE HELICOPTER ROLLED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:40 EDT
Nearest AirportDavison.Genova (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length3526 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHughes 269A
Tail NumberN8902F
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHelicopters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HIO-360-B1A · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 20 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point17 C / 0 C
Altimeter0