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May 1, 2014 · Agusta Aerospace AW119 MKII · N119HF

Lumberton, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 1, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lumberton, NJ
Aircraft
Agusta Aerospace AW119 MKII (2008)
Tail Number
N119HF
Operator
Agustawestland Philadelphia
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA216

According to the flight instructor, he gave the pilot under instruction (PUI) a simulated engine failure after takeoff when the helicopter reached approximately 50 knots. The PUI pulled the cyclic aft and increased collective. The flight instructor joined the PUI on the controls to prevent him from pulling too much collective and to lower the helicopter's nose to a level attitude. Both pilots were on the controls as the collective was increased to cushion the landing. The helicopter landed on the paved runway's centerline, and as it slid across what the pilots described as an uneven surface, it began to porpoise. The flight instructor lowered the collective to slow the slide and heard a noise, then the helicopter began vibrate and turned 220 degrees to the right before coming to a stop. During the slide, a main rotor blade cut off the tail boom. Neither pilot reported any preexisting mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The flightcrew's improper recovery from a simulated engine failure after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to clarify who had control of the helicopter.

Full Narrative

According to the flight instructor, he gave the pilot under instruction (PUI) a simulated engine failure after takeoff when the helicopter reached approximately 50 knots. The PUI pulled the cyclic aft and increased collective. The flight instructor joined the PUI on the controls to prevent him from pulling too much collective and to lower the helicopter's nose to a level attitude. Both pilots were on the controls as the collective was increased to cushion the landing. The helicopter landed on the paved runway's centerline, and as it slid across what the pilots described as an uneven surface, it began to porpoise. The flight instructor lowered the collective to slow the slide and heard a noise, then the helicopter began vibrate and turned 220 degrees to the right before coming to a stop. During the slide, a main rotor blade cut off the tail boom. Neither pilot reported any preexisting mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:11 EDT
Nearest AirportSouth Jersey Rgnl (0nm SE)
Runway26
Runway Length3881 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAgusta Aerospace AW119 MKII
Tail NumberN119HF
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAgustawestland Philadelphia
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsP&W Canada · PT6B-37A · Turboshaft · 900 | P&W Canada · PT6B-37A · Turboshaft · 0
Seats8

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 34 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 57
Altimeter29.81 inHg
Observation Time14:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data