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July 31, 2007 · Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA · N7508Y

Erie, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Erie, CO
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA
Tail Number
N7508Y
Operator
Premier Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN07CA131

According to the flight instructor, he and his private pilot student were conducting a "currency flight" and the instructor had just finished demonstrating a 180 degree autorotation. The student was performing a second 180 degree autorotation. The instructor stated that at 200 feet above ground level, the student brought power on; however, the rotor rpm was low. The instructor stated that the student brought the "collective up" and the rotor rpm continued to drop. The helicopter impacted the runway in a "high rate of descent", resulting in substantial damage. The instructor reported no anomalies with the helicopter or its systems. An examination of the helicopter's systems revealed no anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm resulting in a loss of aircraft control during a simulated 180 degree auto-rotation. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate flight status supervision by the flight instructor and the student pilot's inadequate recovery procedures.

Full Narrative

According to a telephone conversation and the Pilot Aircraft Accident report submitted by the flight instructor, he and his private pilot student were conducting a "currency flight" and the instructor had just finished demonstrating a 180 degree autorotation. The student was performing a second 180 degree autorotation. The instructor stated that at 200 feet above ground level, the student brought power on; however, the rotor rpm was low. The instructor stated that the student brought the "collective up" and the rotor rpm continued to drop. The helicopter impacted the runway in a "high rate of descent", spreading both landing skids out laterally and "denting" the tail boom. The instructor reported no anomalies with the helicopter or its systems. An examination of the helicopter's systems, conducted by the FAA, revealed no anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:40 MDT
Nearest AirportErie Municipal Airport (1nm)
Runway15
Runway Length4700 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRobinson Helicopter R22 BETA
Tail NumberN7508Y
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPremier Helicopters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 30 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 28 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time19:45
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data