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October 23, 2013 · American Eurocopter AS350B3 B3E · N1CR
Eagle Pass, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 23, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Eagle Pass, TX
Aircraft
American Eurocopter AS350B3 B3E (2012)
Tail Number
N1CR
Operator
Friedkin Companies
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA016
The instructor pilot provided instruction to the private pilot and conducted practice autorotation landings. The instructor pilot demonstrated an autorotation and during the landing the helicopter slid on the skids for about 10-15 feet before the skids dug into the soft landing surface. The helicopter began to pitch nose down so both pilots applied aft cyclic and up collective. The helicopter continued to pitch nose down when the main rotor impacted the ground, which resulted in the helicopter rolling on its right side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor blades, fuselage, and tail boom. The instructor pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surface-(general)-Effect on equipment - C
Full Narrative
The instructor pilot provided instruction to the private pilot and conducted practice autorotation landings. The instructor pilot demonstrated an autorotation and during the landing the helicopter slid on the skids for about 10-15 feet before the skids dug into the soft landing surface. The helicopter began to pitch nose down so both pilots applied aft cyclic and up collective. The helicopter continued to pitch nose down when the main rotor impacted the ground, which resulted in the helicopter rolling on its right side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor blades, fuselage, and tail boom. The instructor pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportComanche Ranch (5944nm E)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican Eurocopter AS350B3 B3E
Tail NumberN1CR
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFriedkin Companies
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsTurbomeca · Arriel 2D · Turboshaft
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 43 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC