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May 19, 2006 · Robinson R-44 · N14MY
Indiantown, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 19, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Indiantown, FL
Aircraft
Robinson R-44
Tail Number
N14MY
Operator
Henry a Perry
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC06CA057
The private certificated helicopter pilot reported to the NTSB investigator-in-charge (IIC) that he had practiced two or three autorotations at a grass/turf covered runway that terminated with a power recovery to a hover during a CFR Part 91 personal flight. He decided to perform a touch-down autorotation, and said that he pulled excessive collective pitch during the termination of the maneuver, and accelerated too much while leveling the helicopter at the conclusion of the deceleration flare. The helicopter touched down hard and tilted forward onto its nose, the forward portion of the right skid tube fractured, and the main rotor blades struck the ground and the tailboom.
NTSB Probable Cause
A hard landing and subsequent nose down when the helicopter pilot misjudged the landing flare during a touchdown autorotation.
Full Narrative
The private certificated helicopter pilot reported to the NTSB investigator-in-charge (IIC) that he had practiced two or three autorotations at a grass/turf covered runway that terminated with a power recovery to a hover during a CFR Part 91 personal flight. He decided to perform a touch-down autorotation, and said that he pulled excessive collective pitch during the termination of the maneuver, and accelerated too much while leveling the helicopter at the conclusion of the deceleration flare. The helicopter touched down hard and tilted forward onto its nose, the forward portion of the right skid tube fractured, and the main rotor blades struck the ground and the tailboom.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:05 EDT
Nearest AirportIndiantown (0nm)
Runway31
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R-44
Tail NumberN14MY
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHenry a Perry
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-F1B5 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0