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December 22, 2007 · Brooks Exec 162F · N66012
Santa Maria, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 22, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Santa Maria, CA
Aircraft
Brooks Exec 162F
Tail Number
N66012
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08CA055
The pilot was hovering his amateur built experimental helicopter for the first time. Upon liftoff, the helicopter began drifting to the left, and the pilot lowered the collective without controlling the drift to the left. The left skid contacted the ground, and the helicopter experienced dynamic rollover and rolled over coming to rest on its left side. The pilot had a private pilot certificate with a single engine land airplane rating. He was not rated in helicopters and his total time in rotorcraft was 12 hours, all of which were dual instruction in the accident make and model of helicopter.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during hover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in rotorcraft.
Full Narrative
The pilot was hovering his amateur built experimental helicopter for the first time. Upon liftoff, the helicopter began drifting to the left, and the pilot lowered the collective without controlling the drift to the left. The left skid contacted the ground, and the helicopter experienced dynamic rollover and rolled over coming to rest on its left side. The pilot had a private pilot certificate with a single engine land airplane rating. He was not rated in helicopters and his total time in rotorcraft was 12 hours, all of which were dual instruction in the accident make and model of helicopter.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 PST
Nearest AirportSanta Maria Public (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftBrooks Exec 162F
Tail NumberN66012
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotorway · 162F · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0