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July 17, 2007 · Robinson R22 · N707WH
Bend, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 17, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bend, OR
Aircraft
Robinson R22
Tail Number
N707WH
Operator
Leading Edge Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07CA205
After completing five or six successful simulated power-off autorotations, the pilot entered an autorotation in which he allowed the helicopter's descent rate to become excessive. Although he attempted to take corrective action, he did not do so in time to keep the aircraft from contacting an asphalt surface with sufficient force to result in substantial damage to the helicopter's airframe.
NTSB Probable Cause
An excessive descent rate during a simulated power-off autorotation, and the pilot's failure to initiate corrective action in time to keep the helicopter from impacting the terrain.
Full Narrative
After completing five or six successful simulated power-off autorotations, the pilot entered an autorotation in which he allowed the helicopter's descent rate to become excessive. Although he attempted to take corrective action, he did not do so in time to keep the aircraft from contacting an asphalt surface with sufficient force to result in substantial damage to the helicopter's airframe.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:20 PDT
Nearest AirportBend Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway34
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R22
Tail NumberN707WH
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLeading Edge Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-J2A · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 10 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0