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December 1, 2011 · Bell 206L-3 · N216TV
Wingate, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 1, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Wingate, NC
Aircraft
Bell 206L-3
Tail Number
N216TV
Operator
U S Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA095
The certified flight instructor (CFI) was demonstrating a touchdown autorotation from an altitude of 1,500 feet above ground level to a turf runway. He stated that, during the maneuver, the helicopter's sink rate seemed high, so he continued to pull pitch to arrest the descent rate. The helicopter touched down with a slight forward speed on a downhill slope, and the rear portion of the skids became momentarily stuck in the soft turf. The helicopter pitched forward after breaking loose from the turf, and the main rotor blade contacted the vertical stabilizers and tail rotor drive shaft cover, resulting in substantial damage. The CFI stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the helicopter.
NTSB Probable Cause
The certified flight instructor did not select an adequate landing site for the practice autorotation.
Full Narrative
The certificated flight instructor (CFI) was demonstrating a touchdown autorotation from an altitude of 1,500 feet above ground level to a turf runway. He stated that during the maneuver, the helicopter's sink rate seemed high, so he continued to pull pitch to arrest the descent rate. The helicopter touched down on soft turf with a slight forward speed on a downhill slope. The rear portion of the skids became momentarily stuck in the soft turf. The helicopter pitched forward after breaking loose from the turf, and the main rotor blade contacted the vertical stabilizers and tail rotor drive shaft cover, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the helicopter.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EST
Nearest AirportUs Helicopters Heliport (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206L-3
Tail NumberN216TV
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorU S Helicopters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls Royce · 250C30P · Turboshaft · 650
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 66 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 47 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 28 C
Altimeter30.32 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC