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July 25, 2008 · Robinson R22 · N2330Y
Rosharon, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 25, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rosharon, TX
Aircraft
Robinson R22
Tail Number
N2330Y
Operator
William T Skinner
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA198
The pilot was maneuvering a single-engine helicopter at a low altitude over a rice field when the tail rotor "dipped into the rice causing it to fail." As a result, the pilot lost control of the helicopter and it impacted the ground hard on the skids causing the main rotor blade to flex down and sever the tail boom. When asked how this accident could have been prevented, the pilot said, "There is very little margin for error and no time to correct with the ground so close. There is a reason why operating in the shaded area is discouraged." He also reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude.
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot was maneuvering a single-engine helicopter at a low altitude over a rice field when the tail rotor "dipped into the rice causing it to fail." As a result, he lost control of the helicopter and it impacted the ground hard on the skids causing the main rotor blade to flex down and sever the tail boom. When asked how this accident could have been prevented, the pilot said, "There is very little margin for error and no time to correct with the ground so close. There is a reason why operating in the shaded area is discouraged." He also reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R22
Tail NumberN2330Y
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliam T Skinner
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · -320 CB · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0