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October 21, 2007 · Robinson R-44 II · N223Z

Cleveland, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 21, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cleveland, GA
Aircraft
Robinson R-44 II
Tail Number
N223Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN08CA016

According to the student pilot, during the last approach, at approximately two to four feet above the ground, a gust of wind blew the helicopter to the right. He reported that the main rotor impacted the ground, resulting in substantial damage. The student pilot reported no mechanical anomalies prior to the accident. Reported winds were 100 degrees at 9 knots. The student pilot estimated the winds were from 360 degrees at 12 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

the student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the landing, resulting in substantial damage to the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the windy conditions.

Full Narrative

According to the student pilot, he was practicing approaches and landings on his private property. During the last approach, at approximately two to four feet above the ground, a gust of wind blew the helicopter to the right. The student pilot reported that the main rotor impacted the ground. Examination of the helicopter, conducted by an FAA Inspector revealed that the fuselage was crushed up, the rotor mast was bent forward, the front skid was separated from the fuselage, and all the rotor blades were destroyed. The student pilot reported no mechanical anomalies prior to the accident. Automated weather at Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL), Gainesville, Georgia, approximately 19 miles south of the accident site, reported winds 100 degrees at 9 knots. The student pilot estimated the winds were from 360 degrees at 12 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRobinson R-44 II
Tail NumberN223Z
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-AE · Reciprocating · 245
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data