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May 27, 2008 · Schweizer 269C · N368HF
Mt. Olive, AL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Mt. Olive, AL
Aircraft
Schweizer 269C
Tail Number
N368HF
Operator
Heliflight
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA195
The certificated flight instructor and student pilot were conducting a hover taxi in a Schweizer 269C helicopter, from the hangar area to a fuel pump, a distance of approximately 600 feet. The student was initially at the controls. The flight instructor took the controls from the student upon reaching the fuel pump, after the student stated he was uncomfortable landing on a raised platform in the confined area. The flight instructor landed the helicopter on the platform, where it then "entered into ground resonance." The flight instructor "rolled off the throttle immediately," but the ground resonance intensified, resulting in substantial damage to the helicopter.
NTSB Probable Cause
The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action following an encounter with ground resonance.
Full Narrative
The certificated flight instructor and student pilot were conducting a hover taxi in a Schweizer 269C helicopter, from the hangar area to a fuel pump, a distance of approximately 600 feet. The student was initially at the controls. According to the flight instructor, he took the controls from the student upon reaching the fuel pump, after the student stated he was uncomfortable landing on a raised platform in the confined area. The flight instructor landed the helicopter on the platform, where it then "entered into ground resonance." The flight instructor "rolled off the throttle immediately," but the ground resonance intensified, resulting in substantial damage to the helicopter.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportParker Field (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer 269C
Tail NumberN368HF
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHeliflight
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HIO-360 · Reciprocating · 190
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Unknown · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC