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October 12, 2010 · Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA · N853DS
Long Beach, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 12, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Long Beach, CA
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA
Tail Number
N853DS
Operator
Temco Sky Networks
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA011
The certified flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot were practicing hovering. The student pilot had 6 hours total flight time, with all of his flight time being accrued in the accident make/model helicopter. During the hover, the right skid contacted the ground and the helicopter rolled onto its right side. The CFI reported that he delayed assuming control of the helicopter and allowed the helicopter to get too low during the maneuver.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate drift control and skid clearance from the ground and the CFI's inadequate supervision while hovering, resulting in dynamic rollover.
Full Narrative
The certified flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot were practicing hovering. The student pilot had 6 hours total flight time, with all of his flight time being accrued in the accident make/model helicopter. During the hover, the right skid contacted the ground and the helicopter rolled onto its right side. The CFI reported that he delayed assuming control of the helicopter and allowed the helicopter to get too low during the maneuver.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:40 PDT
Nearest AirportLong Beach (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R22 BETA
Tail NumberN853DS
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTemco Sky Networks
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-J2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 18 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:47
Weather SourceWFAC