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August 29, 2008 · Robinson R-22 · N2312
Refugio, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 29, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Refugio, TX
Aircraft
Robinson R-22
Tail Number
N2312
Operator
Coastal Bend Helicopter Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN08CA148
The pilot and non-rated passenger were conducting a wildlife survey of a ranch. According to the pilot he was maneuvering to land on a ranch road at about 50-60 feet and turned into the wind. During the turn he got too slow and the low rotor horn sounded and the low rotor light illuminated. He was unable to recover the descent or go around, resulting in a hard landing. During the landing a main rotor contacted the tail boom. An examination of the helicopter revealed the tail boom separated from the fuselage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Airspeed-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot and non-rated passenger were conducting a wildlife survey of a ranch. The pilot transported his helicopter to the ranch on a trailer and launched from the trailer. According to the pilot he was maneuvering to land on a ranch road at about 50-60 feet and turned into the wind. During the turn he got too slow and the low rotor horn sounded and the low rotor light illuminated. He was unable to recover the descent or go around, resulting in a hard landing. During the landing a main rotor contacted the tail boom. An examination of the helicopter revealed the tail boom separated from the fuselage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest AirportNot Applicable (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R-22
Tail NumberN2312
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCoastal Bend Helicopter Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · o-320-b2c · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO