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November 9, 2008 · Randall Amanda Rotorway Exec 162F · N103DE
Middletown, DE
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 9, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Middletown, DE
Aircraft
Randall Amanda Rotorway Exec 162F
Tail Number
N103DE
Operator
Randall Amanda
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA045
The 12-hour student pilot was flying the helicopter following repair to the chain drive oil system. The throttle was advanced to 100 percent power while the helicopter was resting on the ground. The helicopter was aligned into the wind. The pilot moved the cyclic to the far right stop during run-up. The helicopter tipped to the right, the wind "caught the aircraft," and the main rotors came in contact with the ground. The helicopter then rolled over, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported that the winds were from the south at 15 knots with gusts to 20 knots. The recorded wind, at an airport located approximately 10 miles northeast of the accident site, about the time of the accident, was from 280 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 19 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s excessive use of cyclic during the engine run-up. Contributing to the accident were the student pilot’s lack of overall experience and the gusting wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The 12-hour student pilot was flying the helicopter following repair to the chain drive oil system. The throttle was advanced to 100 percent power while the helicopter was resting on the ground. The helicopter was aligned into the wind. The pilot moved the cyclic to the far right stop during run-up. The helicopter tipped to the right, the wind "caught the aircraft," and the main rotors came in contact with the ground. The helicopter then rolled over, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported that the winds were from the south at 15 knots with gusts to 20 knots. The recorded wind, at an airport located approximately 10 miles northeast of the accident site, about the time of the accident, was from 280 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 19 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EST
Nearest AirportSummit Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRandall Amanda Rotorway Exec 162F
Tail NumberN103DE
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRandall Amanda
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotorway · RW152 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 11 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 34 C
Altimeter29.80 inHg
Observation Time18:51
Weather SourceWFAC