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February 1, 2003 · Robinson R22 · N528EE

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 1, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aircraft
Robinson R22
Tail Number
N528EE
Operator
Heliflight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL03LA039

The private pilot was demonstrating a run on landing to the check pilot. The helicopter touched down in the sod area adjacent to runway 08 in a level attitude at or above effective translational lift. During the deceleration the left front skid contacted an unknown object which slowed the helicopter rapidly. The private pilot lunged forward in his seat and inadvertently moved the cyclic forward and to the left and increased collective pitch. The helicopter pivoted around the toe of the left skid and rolled over on its left side before he or the check pilot could take any corrective action. The private pilot stated the helicopter did not experience any mechanical failure or malfunction.

NTSB Probable Cause

The private pilots improper use of flight controls during a run on landing resulting in a roll over.

Full Narrative

On February 1, 2003, at 0945 eastern standard time, a Robinson R22 helicopter, N528EE, registered to a private owner, leased to Heliflight Inc., operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight, collided with an unknown object on the ground during a run on landing at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The helicopter rolled over on its left side and sustained substantial structural damage to the cabin and tailboom assembly. The private pilot and airline transport rated check pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at 0830. The private pilot stated he was demonstrating a run on landing to the check pilot. The helicopter touched down in the sod area adjacent to runway 08 in a level attitude at or above effective translational lift. During the deceleration the left front skid contacted "something" which slowed the helicopter rapidly. The pilot stated he lunged forward in his seat and inadvertently moved the cyclic forward and to the left and increased collective pitch. The helicopter pivoted around the toe of the left skid and rolled over on its left side before he or the check pilot could take any corrective action. He further stated the helicopter did not experience any mechanical failure or malfunction. Examination of the crash site did not identify the unknown object that the helicopter collided with.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 EST
Nearest AirportFort Lauderdale Executive (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRobinson R22
Tail NumberN528EE
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHeliflight
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2C · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 62 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 54
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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