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June 16, 2006 · Rotorway 162-F · N549AB
Brookhaven, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Brookhaven, NY
Aircraft
Rotorway 162-F
Tail Number
N549AB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA172
The pilot of an experimental Rotorway 162-F was practicing hovering when the left skid of the helicopter made contact with the helipad, the helicopter rolled to the left, and the main rotor blades struck the ground. The student pilot stated that "I was hovering at about 2 inches which had the skids too close to the ground for my ability." At 1256 EDT, 26 minutes after the accident, the reported wind on the field was 310 degrees at 9 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot inadvertently allowing the skids to contact the ground resulting in dynamic rollover.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot of an experimental Rotorway 162-F was practicing hovering when the left skid of the helicopter made contact with the helipad, the helicopter rolled to the left, and the main rotor blades struck the ground. The student pilot stated that "I was hovering at about 2 inches which had the skids too close to the ground for my ability." At 1256 EDT, 26 minutes after the accident, the reported wind on the field was 310 degrees at 9 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportBrookhaven Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRotorway 162-F
Tail NumberN549AB
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotorway · RI 162F · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time16:56
Weather SourceWFAC