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June 13, 2009 · Schweizer 269C-1 · N1565B
Titusville, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 13, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Titusville, FL
Aircraft
Schweizer 269C-1
Tail Number
N1565B
Operator
Bristow Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA349
The rotorcraft pilot stated that the purpose of his flight was to practice flight maneuvers. He said that he was at a 3-foot hover when the right rear skid made contact with the ground. The helicopter suddenly rolled onto its right side and sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor gearbox. The pilot did not report any mechanical or flight control anomalies. Winds about the time of the accident were from 250 degrees at 5 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Lateral/bank control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The certificated private rotorcraft pilot stated that the purpose of his flight was to practice flight maneuvers. He said that he was at a 3-foot hover when the right, rear skid made contact with the ground. The helicopter suddenly rolled onto its right side and sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor gearbox. The pilot did not report any mechanical or flight control anomalies. Winds about the time of the accident were from 250 degrees at 5 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 EDT
Nearest AirportSpace Coast Regional Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer 269C-1
Tail NumberN1565B
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBristow Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HIO-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 4 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourceWFAC