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May 30, 2009 · Hughes 369A · N298SD
Baltimore, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 30, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Baltimore, OH
Aircraft
Hughes 369A
Tail Number
N298SD
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA332
The pilot attempted a practice 180-degree autorotation to a grass airstrip during a personal flight. The helicopter overshot the grass airstrip and touched down in an area of uncut grass that contained a tractor tire rut. During touchdown, the helicopter turned sharply to the left and then snap-rolled to the right when the landing gear skid contacted the tire rut. The helicopter sustained damage to the tail boom and rotor blades resulting in substantial damage. The commercial pilot and passenger were uninjured.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot attempted a practice 180-degree autorotation to a grass airstrip during a personal flight. The helicopter overshot the grass airstrip and touched down in an area of uncut grass that contained a tractor tire rut. During touchdown, the helicopter turned sharply to the left and then snap rolled to the right when the landing gear skid contacted the tire rut. The helicopter sustained damage to the tail boom and rotor blades resulting in substantial damage. The commercial pilot and passenger were uninjured.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:13 EDT
Nearest AirportIndustry Air Park (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2550 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHughes 369A
Tail NumberN298SD
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C1B · Turboshaft · 320
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter29.81 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC