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January 25, 2006 · Bell 206L-4 · N225GH
Fort Worth, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 25, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Aircraft
Bell 206L-4
Tail Number
N225GH
Operator
Bell Training Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW06CA058
The 11,500-hour helicopter flight instructor reported that he was instructing a 9,500-hour airline transport rated pilot at a private training runway (2,000-feet long by 75-feet wide asphalt runway). During a practice autorotation, the flight instructor stated that the helicopter experienced a hard landing as a result of low rotor RPM during touchdown. The flight instructor also reported that there were no abnormalities with the helicopter's flight controls, or engine at the time of the accident. The winds at the time of the accident were reported as light and variable. The density altitude was estimated at 750-feet mean sea level (MSL).
NTSB Probable Cause
The flight instructors failure to maintain main rotor RPM and improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The 11,500-hour helicopter flight instructor reported he was instructing a 9,500-hour airline transport rated pilot at a private training runway (2,000-feet long by 75-feet wide asphalt runway). During a practice autorotation, the flight instructor stated that the helicopter experienced a hard landing as a result of low rotor RPM during touchdown. The flight instructor also reported there were no abnormalities with the helicopter's flight controls, or engine at the time of the accident. The winds at the time of the accident were reported as light and variable. The density altitude was estimated at 750-feet mean sea level (MSL).
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 CST
Nearest Airport5nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206L-4
Tail NumberN225GH
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBell Training Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · C250-130P · Turboshaft · 650
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 41 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 28 C
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC