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October 2, 2013 · Robinson R22 - BETA BETA · N554SA
Chicago, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 2, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chicago, IL
Aircraft
Robinson R22 - BETA BETA (1990)
Tail Number
N554SA
Operator
Sun Aero Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA017
The student pilot stated they had been practicing hovering for about 30 minutes, and were about two feet above the ground. He recalled that he was "controlling the cyclic and maybe the collective, but not the pedals." The flight instructor thought they were three to five feet above the ground. The helicopter experienced a pendular motion and began traveling backwards and to the right. The right skid made contact with the ground, which resulted in the tail impacting the ground and the helicopter rolling onto its side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The student pilot stated they had been practicing hovering for about 30 minutes, and were about two feet above the ground. He recalled that he was "controlling the cyclic and maybe the collective, but not the pedals." The flight instructor thought they were three to five feet above the ground. The helicopter experienced a pendular motion and began traveling backwards and to the right. The right skid made contact with the ground, which resulted in the tail impacting the ground and the helicopter rolling onto its side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 CDT
Nearest AirportLansing Muni (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R22 - BETA BETA
Tail NumberN554SA
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSun Aero Helicopters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-520 SER · Unknown · 0
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 28 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time22:15
Weather SourceWFAC