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November 20, 2009 · Schweizer 269C-1 · N321ET
Lebanon, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 20, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lebanon, PA
Aircraft
Schweizer 269C-1
Tail Number
N321ET
Operator
Eagle Ii Aeronautics
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA075
The helicopter pilot stated that he was performing his first solo autorotation to a full landing. He began the maneuver at approximately 1000 feet, and near the ground he noticed that he had a higher than normal rate of descent. He flared late and the helicopter “settled fast”. As the helicopter touched down, the tail struck the ground resulting in substantial damage to the tail boom, tail rotor drive shaft, and tail rotor assembly. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the helicopter prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to arrest the helicopter descent during the simulated engine out maneuver resulting in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The helicopter pilot stated that he was performing his first solo autorotation to a full landing. He began the maneuver at approximately 1000 feet, and near the ground noticed that he had a higher than normal rate of decent. He flared late and the helicopter “settled fast”. As the helicopter touched down, the tail struck the ground resulting in substantial damage to the tail boom, tail rotor drive shaft, and tail rotor assembly. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the helicopter prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EST
Nearest AirportKeller Brothers Airport (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length2635 ft
Runway Width120 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer 269C-1
Tail NumberN321ET
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEagle Ii Aeronautics
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HO-360-C1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 34 C
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC