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October 24, 2009 · Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA · N822U
Scranton, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 24, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Scranton, SC
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA
Tail Number
N822U
Operator
V T Whitlock
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA039
The helicopter pilot stated that he had just completed the first leg of a three-stop cross country flight. After landing, and hover-taxied toward the runway and performed a left pedal turn to observe the windsock. The pilot lost control of the helicopter, the tail rotor struck an embankment parallel to the runway, "which resulted in a 180-degree spin to the left and dynamic rollover." The helicopter came to rest on its left side, and incurred substantial damage to the fuselage, tail boom, and rotor blades. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions with the helicopter prior to the accident. He further stated that the accident could have been avoided by performance of the clearing turn farther from the embankment.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The helicopter pilot stated that he had just completed the first leg of a three-stop cross country flight. After landing, he hover-taxied toward the runway and performed a left pedal turn to observe the windsock. The pilot lost control of the helicopter, the tail rotor struck an embankment parallel to the runway, "which resulted in a 180-degree spin to the left and dynamic rollover." The helicopter came to rest on its left side, and incurred substantial damage to the fuselage, tail boom, and rotor blades. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions with the helicopter prior to the accident. He further stated that the accident could have been avoided by performance of the clearing turn farther from the embankment.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest AirportCockfield Aerodrome (0nm)
Runway04
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width66 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R22 BETA
Tail NumberN822U
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorV T Whitlock
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 130
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.75 inHg
Observation Time20:15
Weather SourceWFAC