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June 8, 2006 · Campbell W/Smiley J Execytive 162F · N17VH
Porter, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 2006
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Porter, TX
Aircraft
Campbell W/Smiley J Execytive 162F
Tail Number
N17VH
Operator
Clint Alexander
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW06CA156
The 38-hour student helicopter pilot stated he intended to practice hovering maneuvers over a grass apron adjacent to a taxiway at the airport. The pilot reported that while in the process of changing directions, while hovering at a skid height of 18 inches off the ground, the left landing gear skid came in contact with the ground and he was unable to stop or correct the rollover. The main rotor blades of the experimental single-engine helicopter were destroyed when the helicopter came to rest on its right side. The pilot, who held a private certificate in airplanes single-engine land, reported he had accumulated a total of 1,986 hours. In a narrative statement submitted by the pilot he added that "the accident was due solely to pilot error and did not involve any other aircraft, person, vehicles, or property."
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of control after encountering dynamic rollover while hovering.
Full Narrative
The 38-hour helicopter student pilot stated he intended to practice hovering maneuvers over a grass apron adjacent to a taxiway at the airport. The pilot reported that while in the process of changing directions, while hovering at a skid height of 18 inches off the ground, the left landing gear skid came in contact with the ground and he was unable to stop or correct the rollover. The main rotor blades of the experimental single-engine helicopter were destroyed when the helicopter came to rest on its right side. The pilot, who held a private certificate in airplanes single-engine land, reported he had accumulated a total of 1,986 hours. In a narrative statement submitted by the pilot he added that "the accident was due solely to pilot error and did not involve any other aircraft, person, vehicles, or property."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CDT
Nearest AirportWilliams Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCampbell W/Smiley J Execytive 162F
Tail NumberN17VH
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorClint Alexander
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotorway · RI 162F · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time09:53
Weather SourceWFAC