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January 9, 2014 · Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA BETA · N994HV
Beaumont, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 9, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Beaumont, TX
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA BETA (1989)
Tail Number
N994HV
Operator
Heritage Helicopter Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA108
For about 30 minutes, the flight instructor and his student pilot were practicing hovering and landings on a level concrete area. During the accident touchdown, a wind gust or wind shift occurred and the helicopter shifted sideways. The pilots felt the skids "catch" and the left side of the helicopter began to lift. The flight instructor called for and took control of the helicopter. The student pilot had not released his controls. The helicopter then rolled onto its right side. The helicopter sustained substantial tailboom damage. The pilot's accident report indicated that there were no helicopter mechanical malfunctions.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot not controlling the helicopter following a wind gust and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action resulting in the helicopter rolling over on its side during a landing.
Full Narrative
For about 30 minutes, the flight instructor and his student pilot were practicing hovering and landings on a level concrete area. During the accident touchdown, a wind gust or wind shift occurred and the helicopter shifted sideways. The pilots felt the skids "catch" and the left side of the helicopter began to lift. The flight instructor called for and took control of the helicopter. The student pilot had not released his controls. The helicopter then rolled onto its right side. The helicopter sustained substantial tailboom damage. The pilot's accident report indicated that there were no helicopter mechanical malfunctions.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 CST
Nearest AirportBeaumont Muni (0nm NW)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R22 BETA BETA
Tail NumberN994HV
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHeritage Helicopter Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2C · Reciprocating · 0
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 45 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 7500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 55
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC