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August 28, 2007 · Robinson R-22 BETA · N143SH
St. Clair Rgnl., MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 28, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
St. Clair Rgnl., MO
Aircraft
Robinson R-22 BETA
Tail Number
N143SH
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA281
The student pilot overcorrected during a hovering taxi turn and the tail rotor struck the ground. The student pilot then autorotated to a hard landing which collapsed the landing gear.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot overcorrected following a loss of control while practicing a hovering turn.
Full Narrative
The student pilot was conducting a solo flight for traffic pattern practice. The pilot switched destination airports due to other aircraft in the traffic pattern. The student pilot reported completing two traffic patterns for the active runway. He then left the active runway to practice lift ups and set downs. When turning onto the taxiway the tail of the aircraft turned hard to the left bringing the nose of the helicopter to the right. The pilot reported he overcorrecting the controls and the tail rotor struck the ground. He then attempted a hover autorotation and the helicopter landed hard collapsing skids.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 CDT
Nearest AirportSt. Clair Regional (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length3198 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R-22 BETA
Tail NumberN143SH
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-J2A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC