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October 11, 2005 · Enstrom F-28C · N51772
Smoketown, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 11, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Smoketown, PA
Aircraft
Enstrom F-28C
Tail Number
N51772
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA008
During a supervised solo, the student pilot was practicing 360 degree circles in a hover practice area at the airport. During the maneuver he reached a point perpendicular to the prevailing wind, and added right torque pedal to compensate, with minimal result. The student pilot then added power to regain control, and the helicopter started to continuously rotate to the right and began climbing. After reaching about 100 feet, and completing approximately 5 revolutions to the right, the helicopter descended, and impacted the ground in a flat attitude, resulting in substantial damage.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while performing pedal turns at a hover, resulting in a collision with terrain.
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"This report is based on information received by the 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 Time14:45 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEnstrom F-28C
Tail NumberN51772
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TSIO-360-E1BD · Reciprocating · 205
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 55
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC