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April 21, 2007 · Robinson R22 BETA · N222MQ

Spanish Fork, UT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 21, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Spanish Fork, UT
Aircraft
Robinson R22 BETA
Tail Number
N222MQ
Operator
Utah Helicopter
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX07CA131

During a practice hover autorotation, the helicopter touched down hard, bounced, and experienced a dynamic rollover. The student performed three hovering autorotations without incident. The student properly entered the fourth autorotation, which was to be the last of the flight. The student then made several cyclic input changes and the helicopter touched down on the left skid, resulting in the helicopter bouncing back airborne. The student reacted by inputting left pedal followed with abrupt right forward cyclic movement. The helicopter drifted right and began to pivot around the front portion of the right skid. The CFI assumed authority of the flight controls in attempt to regain directional control; however, the helicopter continued rolling over on its right side. The CFI reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter prior to impact.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's improper use of the flight controls, which induced a dynamic rollover. Also causal was the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action.

Full Narrative

During a practice hover autorotation, the helicopter touched down hard. It subsequently experienced a dynamic rollover, coming to rest on its right side. The certificated flight instructor (CFI) reported that the purpose of the flight was to conduct training for the student pilot (positioned in right seat). The student performed three hovering autorotations without incident. On the fourth autorotation, which was to be the last of the flight, the student entered the maneuver properly. The student then made several cyclic input changes and the helicopter touched down on the left skid, resulting in the helicopter bouncing back airborne. The student reacted by inputting left pedal followed with abrupt right forward cyclic movement. The helicopter drifted right and began to pivot around the front portion of the right skid. The CFI assumed authority of the flight controls in attempt to regain directional control. The helicopter rolled over on its right side. The CFI reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter prior to impact. The CFI stated that his total flight experience totaled 507.6 hours, of which 279.2 were accumulated while acting in the capacity of a flight instructor.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 MDT
Nearest AirportSpanish Fork-Springville (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftRobinson R22 BETA
Tail NumberN222MQ
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUtah Helicopter
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 Series · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 30 C
Altimeter29.80 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data