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October 19, 2004 · Robinson R-22 · N2314T

Vega Baja, PR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 19, 2004
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Vega Baja, PR
Aircraft
Robinson R-22
Tail Number
N2314T
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA05CA009

The pilot stated that he selected a landing spot in an open field to drop off his passenger. After the approach to the landing area, he hovered about 5 feet and descended slowly to make contact with the ground. Due to the height of the vegetation in the area he could not see the actual ground. Once the helicopter got close to the vegetation, the passenger believed the helicopter had come to a full landing and disconnected his seat belt. The helicopter continued to sink and the pilot decided to abort the landing by raising the collective. One of the skids became tangled on the vegetation, causing a dynamic roll over.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to select a suitable landing area resulting in a tangled skid with vegetation during an aborted landing and subsequent dynamic roll over.

Full Narrative

On October 19, 2004, about 1630, Atlantic standard time, a Robinson R-22, N2314T registered to and operated by a private individual, as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, had a dynamic roll over during landing in a open field near Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The private-rated pilot reported minor injuries, one passenger received serious injuries, and the airplane incurred substantial damage. The flight originated from Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport, San Juan, Puerto Rico, earlier that day, about 1330. The pilot stated that he selected a landing spot in an open field to drop off his passenger. After the approach to the landing area, he hovered about 5 feet and descended slowly to make contact with the ground. Due to the height of the vegetation in the area he could not see the actual ground. Once the helicopter got close to the vegetation, the passenger believed the helicopter had come to a full landing and disconnected his seat belt. The helicopter continued to sink and the pilot decided to abort the landing by raising the collective. One of the skids became tangled on the vegetation, causing a dynamic roll over. The pilot stated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the helicopter or any of its systems prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 AST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftRobinson R-22
Tail NumberN2314T
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2C · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data