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June 15, 2008 · Hughes 269B · N9357F
Cook, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 15, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Cook, MN
Aircraft
Hughes 269B
Tail Number
N9357F
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA164
The pilot stated that he was cruising east in a helicopter. He made a 180 degree turn to the right, flew west for about 40 seconds, and made a 180 degree turn to right. The pilot reported that he rolled out of the turn, but the helicopter continued to turn right. He said that he landed flat, and the spinning helicopter rolled onto its right side. The helicopter was examined after the accident, and no preimpact anomalies were detected. The pilot's safety recommendation was, "Watch your airspeed when turning right so that your tail can still maintain control."
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft propeller/rotor-Rotorcraft flight control-Tail rotor control system-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was cruising east bound in a helicopter. He made a 180 degree turn to the right, flew west for about 40 seconds, and made a 180 degree turn to right. The pilot reported that he rolled out of the turn and that the helicopter continued to turn right. He said that he landed "flat" and "with the spin the helicopter rolled onto its right side." The airplane was examined after the accident and no pre-impact anomalies were detected. The pilot's safety recommendation was, "Watch your airspeed when turning right so that your tail can still maintain control."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:22 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHughes 269B
Tail NumberN9357F
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HIO-360 · Reciprocating
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC