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September 12, 2007 · Robinson R-22B · N965SH
Long Beach, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 12, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Long Beach, CA
Aircraft
Robinson R-22B
Tail Number
N965SH
Operator
Silver State Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07CA260
During the transition from a hover to a landing, the student pilot began to lose directional control of the helicopter. The certified flight instructor then attempted to take control of the helicopter, but he did not ensure that the student had completely removed his feet from the anti-torque pedals. Since the student's right foot was still in contact with the right anti-torque pedal, the aircraft spun to the right approximately two full rotations before impacting the ground and rolling onto its side.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's loss of directional control while hovering, and the instructor pilot's inadequate remedial action while attempting to take control of the helicopter.
Full Narrative
During the transition from a hover to a landing, the student pilot began to lose directional control of the helicopter. The certified flight instructor then attempted to take control of the helicopter, but he did not ensure that the student had completely removed his feet from the anti-torque pedals. Since the student's right foot was still in contact with the right anti-torque pedal, the aircraft spun to the right approximately two full rotations before impacting the ground and rolling onto its side.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 PDT
Nearest AirportLong Beach Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R-22B
Tail NumberN965SH
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSilver State Helicopters
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 35 · Second Class
Crew 2Age 39 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0