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December 3, 2005 · Robinson R-22B · N40CP
Rochester, NH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 3, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Rochester, NH
Aircraft
Robinson R-22B
Tail Number
N40CP
Operator
C-R Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA041
The certificated flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot were practicing hovering over a grass area. The CFI reported that the student pilot was flying the helicopter, while he "shadowed" the controls and performed corrective inputs. While hovering, the helicopter's tail rotor contacted the ground and the helicopter rolled over onto it's right side. Examination of the helicopter did not reveal any pre-impact malfunctions. Winds reported at the airport, about the time of the accident were variable from 230 to 300 degrees, with the predominate wind from 280 degrees at 7 knots, gusting to 20 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate clearance while providing hovering instruction, which resulted in tail rotor ground contact. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The certificated flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot were practicing hovering over a grass area. The CFI reported that the student pilot was flying the helicopter, while he "shadowed" the controls and performed corrective inputs. While hovering, the helicopter's tail rotor contacted the ground and the helicopter rolled over onto it's right side. Examination of the helicopter did not reveal any pre-impact malfunctions. Winds reported at the airport, about the time of the accident were variable from 230 to 300 degrees, with the predominate wind from 280 degrees at 7 knots, gusting to 20 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R-22B
Tail NumberN40CP
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorC-R Helicopters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-B2C · Reciprocating · 131
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Unknown · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 7 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 5 C
Altimeter29.78 inHg
Observation Time19:51
Weather SourceWFAC