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January 23, 2014 · Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA BETA · N72AP
West Palm Beach, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 23, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
West Palm Beach, FL
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA BETA (2004)
Tail Number
N72AP
Operator
Ocean Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA102
The certificated flight instructor (CFI) stated that during a local training flight he was demonstrating how to perform a run-on landing to the student pilot. During the landing, the helicopter began to travel toward the right edge of the paved surface. The CFI stated he countered the right slide with left cyclic input. As the helicopter approached the paved surface edge, the CFI raised collective in order to attempt put the helicopter into a hover but the helicopter left the paved surface. The helicopter subsequently rolled over on to the right side, which resulted in substantial damage to the tail boom, main rotor blades, and fuselage. According to a written report, there were no mechanical malfunctions with the helicopter prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The certificated flight instructor's failure to maintain helicopter control during a run-on landing, resulting in a rollover and ground collision.
Full Narrative
The certificated flight instructor (CFI) stated that during a local training flight he was demonstrating how to perform a run-on landing to the student pilot. During the landing, the helicopter began to travel toward the right edge of the paved surface. The CFI stated he countered the right slide with left cyclic input. As the helicopter approached the paved surface edge, the CFI raised collective in order to attempt put the helicopter into a hover but the helicopter left the paved surface. The helicopter subsequently rolled over on to the right side, which resulted in substantial damage to the tail boom, main rotor blades, and fuselage. According to a written report, there were no mechanical malfunctions with the helicopter prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 EST
Nearest AirportNorth Palm Beach County Genera (0nm SE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R22 BETA BETA
Tail NumberN72AP
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOcean Helicopters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-J2A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 26 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 52
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time18:53