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July 5, 2012 · Omlin Robert G EXEC 162F Rotorway · N385AR
Quincy, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 5, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Quincy, WA
Aircraft
Omlin Robert G EXEC 162F Rotorway
Tail Number
N385AR
Operator
Omlin Robert G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA294
The pilot reported that, before departure, he attached a 3-foot by 4-foot American flag to the landing skids of the helicopter. Following an uneventful takeoff, he climbed to an altitude of about 200 feet above ground level. Shortly thereafter, the flag disconnected from the skids and impacted the tail rotor. The pilot initiated an autorotation to a nearby field. Examination of the helicopter by the pilot revealed that about half of the tail boom and tail rotor assembly had separated. The pilot reported that before the flag separated, no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter existed that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to ensure that a flag attached to the landing skid was properly secured, which resulted in its in-flight separation and contact with the tail rotor.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that prior to departure he attached a three-foot by four-foot American flag to the landing skids of the helicopter. Following an uneventful takeoff, he climbed to an altitude of about 200 feet above ground level. Shortly thereafter, the flag disconnected from the skids and impacted the tail rotor. The pilot initiated an autorotation to a nearby field. Examination of the helicopter by the pilot revealed that about half of the tail boom and tail rotor assembly was separated. The pilot reported that prior to the flag separating, no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures existed with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:09 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftOmlin Robert G EXEC 162F Rotorway
Tail NumberN385AR
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOmlin Robert G
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotorway · RI 162F · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC