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July 11, 2003 · Spiker Rotorway 162F · N444T

Creve Coeur, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
July 11, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Creve Coeur, MO
Aircraft
Spiker Rotorway 162F
Tail Number
N444T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
CHI03IA207

The helicopter rolled over onto its left side during an engine run-up. The student pilot reported the helicopter became airborne during the run-up. He attempted to recover from the inadvertent lift-off by lowering the collective to the full down position, but the helicopter was already rolling to the left. The student pilot remarked, "It is this pilot's opinion that the aircraft experienced a dynamic roll over condition." He reported he did not intend to become airborne.

NTSB Probable Cause

The inadvertent dynamic rollover of the helicopter after the helicopter became airborne during an engine run-up.

Full Narrative

On July 11, 2003, at 1845 central daylight time, an amateur-built Spiker Rotorway 162F helicopter, N444T, sustained minor damage when it rolled over on its left side during an engine run-up at Creve Coeur Airport, St. Louis, Missouri. The pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed during the engine run-up. The student pilot reported he was performing an engine run-up to check the engine and drive train. The pilot stated, "After run-up with collective throttle at about 100% the aircraft became airborne." The pilot reported he "immediately" lowered the collective to the full down position, but the helicopter was already beginning a roll to the left. The helicopter rotated onto its left side and came to a stop. The pilot remarked, "It is this pilot's opinion that the aircraft experienced a dynamic roll over condition." The pilot reported he did not intend to become airborne. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or defects prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time13:45 CDT
Nearest AirportCreve Coeur Airport (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSpiker Rotorway 162F
Tail NumberN444T
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotorway · 162F · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time23:52
Weather SourceWFAC

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