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July 2, 2014 · Robinson Helicopter R44 Undesignat · N225TV
Olathe, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 2, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Olathe, KS
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R44 Undesignat (1996)
Tail Number
N225TV
Operator
Kc Copters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA338
The pilot reported he landed at the airport without incident. During engine shutdown, he applied rotor brake to slow the main rotor blades. When the pilot released the brake, he heard a bang and felt an impact to the aircraft on the rear left side. He reapplied the main rotor brake intermittently until the blades stopped. The pilot exited the aircraft and noticed a tail boom strike occurred. He stated he input aft cyclic during landing to accommodate landing slightly downhill and did not place the controls in neutral during shutdown. According to the manufacture's shutdown procedures, the cyclic and pedals should be in the neutral position.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Use of policy/procedure-Pilot - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported he landed at the airport without incident. During engine shutdown, he applied rotor brake to slow the main rotor blades. When the pilot released the brake, he heard a bang and felt an impact to the aircraft on the rear left side. He reapplied the main rotor brake intermittently until the blades stopped. The pilot exited the aircraft and noticed a tail boom strike occurred. He stated he input aft cyclic during landing to accommodate landing slightly downhill and did not place the controls in neutral during shutdown. According to the manufacture's shutdown procedures, the cyclic and pedals should be in the neutral position.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportJohnson County Executive (0nm NNE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R44 Undesignat
Tail NumberN225TV
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKc Copters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-540 SERIES · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 15 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC