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June 3, 2013 · Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA · N2318X
Lansing, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 3, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lansing, IL
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA
Tail Number
N2318X
Operator
Lakeshore Helicopter
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA312
The pilot receiving instruction was demonstrating a 180-degree autorotation at the time of the accident and inadvertently overshot the intended ground target point. After rolling out of the turn, the pilot receiving instruction did not flare properly and, instead, increased collective until reaching the control stop resulting in a loss of main rotor speed. The flight instructor was unable to correct the pilot’s control inputs in time to prevent a hard landing. The landing skids collapsed, and the helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail boom and fuselage. The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures associated with the helicopter.
NTSB Probable Cause
Improper control inputs by the pilot-receiving-instruction and the inability of the flight instructor to correct the control inputs in sufficient time to avoid the hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot-receiving-instruction was demonstrating a 180-degree autorotation at the time of the accident. He inadvertently overshot the intended ground target point. After rolling out of the turn, the pilot-receiving-instruction did not flare properly and, instead, increased collective until reaching the control stop resulting in a loss of main rotor speed. The flight instructor was unable to correct the pilot’s control inputs in time to prevent a hard landing. The landing skids collapsed, and the helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail boom and fuselage. The flight instructor and pilot-receiving-instruction reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures associated with the helicopter.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:20 CDT
Nearest AirportLansing Municipal (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R22 BETA
Tail NumberN2318X
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLakeshore Helicopter
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2C · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 27 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time23:15