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September 8, 2005 · Robinson R22 · N8348T
Santa Clarita, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 8, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Santa Clarita, CA
Aircraft
Robinson R22
Tail Number
N8348T
Operator
Orbic Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX05CA291
The helicopter rolled over while hover taxiing into position for a takeoff. The pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings in a dry river bed. Following a landing, the pilot was repositioning the helicopter to the right when the right skid contacted wet sand and dug in. The helicopter began tipping to the right and the pilot responded by applying left cyclic. The pilot told Federal Aviation Administration inspectors that he then made the mistake of increasing the collective in an attempt to clear the obstruction. The helicopter rolled over to the right and sustained substantial damage.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's improper use of the collective control while attempting to free the right skid, which induced a dynamic rollover.
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This report is based on information received by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 PDT
Nearest AirportVan Nuys Airport (17nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R22
Tail NumberN8348T
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOrbic Helicopters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time18:51
Weather SourceWFAC