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July 23, 2006 · Robinson R-44 · N454WT
Wadsworth, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wadsworth, IL
Aircraft
Robinson R-44
Tail Number
N454WT
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI06CA214
The pilot reported that the tail rotor contacted water during landing. The pilot reported that he was landing near a "decorative pond" at a country club when the accident occurred. He said that he flew over the landing area and did not notice any obstructions. He reported that unknown to him at the time, there were ducks along the bank of the pond. The ducks flew up into the windscreen at which time he pulled back on the cyclic and the tail rotor contacted the water. The pilot reported that he then entered an autorotation, touching down on the bank of the pond.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot inadvertently pulled back on the cyclic when birds flew into the windscreen. A factor associated with the accident were the birds.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported the tail rotor contacted water during landing. The pilot reported he was landing near a "decorative pond" at a country club when the accident occurred. The pilot reported he flew over the landing area and did not notice any obstructions. He reported that unknown to him at the time, there were ducks along the bank of the pond. The pilot reported the ducks flew up into the windscreen at which time he pulled back on the cyclic and the tail rotor contacted the water. The pilot reported he then entered an autorotation, touching down on the bank of the pond.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R-44
Tail NumberN454WT
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0