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March 20, 2011 · Schweizer 269C-1 · N153HT
Mount Pocono, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 20, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mount Pocono, PA
Aircraft
Schweizer 269C-1
Tail Number
N153HT
Operator
Hi-Tech Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA201
The certified flight instructor (CFI) stated that during a local training flight, the helicopter was at a hover and he reduced power to simulate an engine failure. He said that upon ground contact, the aft portion of helicopter's left skid sank into the mud, the helicopter began to roll to the left, and he attempted corrective action for a dynamic rollover. However, the helicopter rolled over on to its left side resulting in substantial damage to the main rotor blades and fuselage. The CFI and student pilot both stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the helicopter prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The flight instructor's selection of an unsuitable landing site to practice autorotations, which resulted in an inadvertent dynamic rollover during touchdown.
Full Narrative
The certificated flight instructor (CFI) stated that during a local training flight, the helicopter was at a hover and he "rolled off power" to simulate an engine failure. According to the CFI, upon ground contact, the aft portion of helicopter's left skid "sank into the mud," the helicopter began to roll to the left, and he attempted corrective action as taught for a dynamic rollover. However, the helicopter rolled over on to its left side resulting in substantial damage to the main rotor blades and fuselage. The CFI and student pilot both stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the helicopter prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:39 EDT
Nearest AirportPocono Mountains Municipal Air (9nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer 269C-1
Tail NumberN153HT
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHi-Tech Helicopters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HIO-360-G1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 39 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 12 C
Altimeter30.45 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC