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July 9, 2010 · Schweizer 269C · N9421G
Santa Rosa, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 9, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Santa Rosa, NM
Aircraft
Schweizer 269C
Tail Number
N9421G
Operator
Cloud 9 Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA390
According to the written statement provided by the flight instructor, during the cross country flight they elected to divert due to thunderstorms building in the area. While on approach to runway 19, the helicopter encountered a wind gust (estimated to be 45 knots) and "lost tail rotor authority." The flight instructor immediately took control of the helicopter, from the student; however, the tail rotor struck the runway. The flight instructor was able to level and land the helicopter without further incident. The helicopter was examined by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealing that one frame tube was broken, the skid cross tube was bent, and a tail rotor blade was damaged. The flight instructor confirmed that there were no mechanical anomalies with the helicopter prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while landing in gusty surface winds conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate monitoring of the flight.
Full Narrative
According to the written statement provided by the flight instructor, during the cross country flight they elected to divert due to thunderstorms building in the area. While on approach to runway 19, the helicopter encountered a wind gust (estimated to be 45 knots) and "lost tail rotor authority." The flight instructor immediately took control of the helicopter, from the student; however, the tail rotor struck the runway. The flight instructor was able to level and land the helicopter without further incident. The helicopter was examined by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealing that one frame tube was broken, the skid cross tube was bent, and a tail rotor blade was damaged. The flight instructor confirmed that there were no mechanical anomalies with the helicopter prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 MDT
Nearest AirportSanta Rosa Route 66 Airport (1nm)
Runway19
Runway Length5013 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer 269C
Tail NumberN9421G
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCloud 9 Helicopters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HIO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 205
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 47 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 8 kt, gusting 45 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO