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May 31, 2003 · Bell 206B III · N382SP

Broomfield, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Broomfield, CO
Aircraft
Bell 206B III
Tail Number
N382SP
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN03LA097

According to the instructor, he demonstrated six (three left and three right), stuck pedal approaches [simulated loss of tail rotor effectiveness]. The student took the controls and set up for a simulated stuck right pedal approach. As the student added collective lever control at the end of the approach, the nose of the helicopter yawed to the right. Approximately 2 feet above the taxiway, the student rolled off the power to control the right yaw. The helicopter settled down in a tail low attitude, the rear of both landing skids struck the taxiway, and the helicopter rocked forward. When the instructor took the controls to stabilize the landing, the helicopter became airborne and the right skid tube struck the taxiway a second time. He rolled the helicopter forward, landed on both skid tubes, and slid the helicopter to a stop. The helicopter received substantial damage to both aft cross-tube saddle mounts.

NTSB Probable Cause

the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the instructor's inadequate supervision.

Full Narrative

On May 31, 2003 at 1430 mountain daylight time, a Bell 206B III helicopter, N382SP, was substantially damaged during a hard landing at Jeffco Airport (BJC), Broomfield, Colorado. The commercial certificated flight instructor and the private pilot receiving instruction were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. No flight plan had been filed for this local instructional flight being conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated at approximately 1345. According to the instructor, he demonstrated six (three left and three right), stuck pedal approaches [simulated loss of tail rotor effectiveness]. The student took the controls and set up for a simulated stuck right pedal approach to taxiway Delta. As the student added collective lever control at the end of the approach, the nose of the helicopter yawed to the right. Approximately 2 feet above the taxiway, the student rolled off the power to control the right yaw. The helicopter settled down in a tail low attitude, the rear of both landing skids struck the taxiway, and the helicopter rocked forward. When the instructor took the controls to stabilize the landing, the helicopter became airborne and the right skid tube struck the taxiway a second time. He rolled the helicopter forward, landed on both skid tubes, and slid the helicopter to a stop. The helicopter received substantial damage to both aft cross-tube saddle mounts.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 MDT
Nearest AirportJEFFCO (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBell 206B III
Tail NumberN382SP
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250 C20S · Turboshaft · 420
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 39 · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 8 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time20:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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