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May 1, 2014 · Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA BETA · N802CP
Frederick, MD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 1, 2014
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Frederick, MD
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA BETA (1993)
Tail Number
N802CP
Operator
Advanced Helicopter Concepts
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA217
According to the flight instructor, his student was practicing hover operations over a grassy area of the airport. This was the first flight in a helicopter for the student pilot. The helicopter drifted to the right while descending. The right skid contacted the grass and the helicopter rolled to the right and the main rotor blades contacted the ground. The helicopter continued to roll over and came to rest on its right side. An inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration examined the helicopter and confirmed substantial damage to the fuselage, tail boom, and main rotor blades. The pilots reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the hover, and the flight instructors lack of remedial action, resulting in a dynamic rollover and structural damage to the helicopter.
Full Narrative
According to the flight instructor, his student was practicing hover operations over a grassy area of the airport. This was the first flight in a helicopter for the student pilot. The helicopter drifted to the right while descending. The right skid contacted the grass and the helicopter rolled to the right and the main rotor blades contacted the ground. The helicopter continued to roll over and came to rest on its right side. An inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration examined the helicopter and confirmed substantial damage to the fuselage, tail boom, and main rotor blades. The pilots reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:10 EDT
Nearest AirportFrederick Muni (0nm WSW)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R22 BETA BETA
Tail NumberN802CP
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAdvanced Helicopter Concepts
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 50 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.75 inHg
Observation Time22:45
Weather SourceWFAC