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September 9, 1982 · Robinson R-22 HP · N9078N
Gardner, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Gardner, KS
Aircraft
Robinson R-22 HP
Tail Number
N9078N
Operator
Corporate Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC82DA170
A NON-CFI RATED PLT WAS GIVING INSTRUCTION TO AN AIRPLANE PLT THAT HAD LOGGED A TOTAL OF 6 HRS IN HELICOPTERS. THE STUDENT PLT WAS LIFTING TO A HOVER WHEN A GUST OF WIND STRUCK THE AIRCRAFT FROM THE RIGHT SIDE. THE STUDENT PILOT MOVED THE CYCLIC PITCH CONTROL TO THE LEFT & THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED OVER ON ITS LEFT SIDE. THE PLT SAID THAT HIS EFFORT TO STOP THE ROLL WAS INEFFECTIVE.
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A NON-CFI RATED PLT WAS GIVING INSTRUCTION TO AN AIRPLANE PLT THAT HAD LOGGED A TOTAL OF 6 HRS IN HELICOPTERS. THE STUDENT PLT WAS LIFTING TO A HOVER WHEN A GUST OF WIND STRUCK THE AIRCRAFT FROM THE RIGHT SIDE. THE STUDENT PILOT MOVED THE CYCLIC PITCH CONTROL TO THE LEFT & THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED OVER ON ITS LEFT SIDE. THE PLT SAID THAT HIS EFFORT TO STOP THE ROLL WAS INEFFECTIVE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:10 CDT
Nearest AirportGardner Muni (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length3440 ft
Runway Width110 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R-22 HP
Tail NumberN9078N
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCorporate Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2C · Reciprocating · 124
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 30 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 12 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time10:45