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September 24, 2011 · Robinson R22 BETA BETA · N3070S
Douglas, WY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 24, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Douglas, WY
Aircraft
Robinson R22 BETA BETA
Tail Number
N3070S
Operator
James P Hoeffler
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA467
According to the pilot, while hover taxiing downwind, a gust of wind pushed the tail 90 degrees to the left, which forced the helicopter to descend into the pavement. The pilot reported that the front and rear crossover tubes between the left and right landing skid assemblies were bent, and that the tail cone was wrinkled at the fuselage attach points.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Yaw control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, while hover taxiing downwind, a gust of wind pushed the tail 90 degrees to the left, which forced the helicopter to descend into the pavement. The pilot reported that the front and rear crossover tubes between the left and right landing skid assemblies were bent, and that the tail cone was wrinkled at the fuselage attach points.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 MDT
Nearest AirportDouglas Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R22 BETA BETA
Tail NumberN3070S
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames P Hoeffler
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC