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December 5, 2007 · Schweizer 269C · N75068
Hazelton, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 5, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Hazelton, IN
Aircraft
Schweizer 269C
Tail Number
N75068
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA020
The pilot initiated an intentional autorotation to a landing site at the destination airport. He recalled that after entering the autorotation, the helicopter drifted and that reaching the intended touchdown point became questionable. The pilot reported that he had intended to add power and continue to the intended landing site, but the helicopter did not seem to respond as expected. The pilot was unable to reduce the descent rate and the helicopter subsequently impacted the ground at the point of intended landing. A post accident inspection did not reveal any anomalies associated with the helicopter.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor speed during the intentional autorotation, and his subsequent inability to reduce the descent rate prior to impact. A contributing factor was the intentional autorotation initiated by the pilot.
Full Narrative
The pilot initiated an intentional autorotation to a landing site at the destination airport. He recalled that after entering the autorotation, the helicopter drifted and that reaching the intended touchdown point became questionable. The pilot reported that he had intended to add power and continue to the intended landing site, but the helicopter did not seem to respond as expected. The pilot was unable to reduce the descent rate and the helicopter subsequently impacted the ground at the point of intended landing. A post accident inspection did not reveal any anomalies associated with the helicopter.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CST
Nearest AirportSnider Field (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer 269C
Tail NumberN75068
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HIO-360-O1A · Reciprocating
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 12 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 34 C
Altimeter29.65 inHg
Observation Time16:04
Weather SourceWFAC