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February 22, 2006 · Robinson R22 · N4038M
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 22, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Robinson R22
Tail Number
N4038M
Operator
Barbara J Doty
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC06CA031
The private pilot had completed a short cross-country Title 14, CFR Part 91 personal flight and was landing her helicopter at a designated helicopter parking area at a tower controlled airport. She stated that she made two passes over the proposed landing area, and noted that it looked very icy and slick. She did not see any other suitable landing area in the immediate vicinity, and elected to land about 50 feet from another helicopter. Upon landing, she said her helicopter began to slide on the icy surface, skidding in a circular fashion towards a parked and unoccupied helicopter. Her helicopter collided with the parked helicopter before she could stop the main rotor blades, resulting in substantial damage to her helicopter's main rotor blades.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to land the helicopter on an icy airport parking ramp, which resulted in a loss of control on touchdown, and subsequent collision with another parked and unoccupied helicopter.
Full Narrative
The private pilot had completed a short cross-country Title 14, CFR Part 91 personal flight and was landing her helicopter at a designated helicopter parking area at a tower controlled airport. She stated that she made two passes over the proposed landing area, and noted that it looked very icy and slick. She did not see any other suitable landing area in the immediate vicinity, and elected to land about 50 feet from another helicopter. Upon landing, she said her helicopter began to slide on the icy surface, skidding in a circular fashion towards a parked and unoccupied helicopter. Her helicopter collided with the parked helicopter before she could stop the main rotor blades, resulting in substantial damage to her helicopter's main rotor blades.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:45 AKST
Nearest AirportMerrill Field (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R22
Tail NumberN4038M
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBarbara J Doty
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2C · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC