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August 24, 2014 · Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA BETA · N341SL
Long Beach, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 24, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Long Beach, CA
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA BETA (1993)
Tail Number
N341SL
Operator
Los Angeles Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14CA354
The flight instructor reported that during practice hovering, the student pilot lost aircraft control and the helicopter yawed towards the right. The flight instructor did not act in a timely manner to maintain control of the helicopter and prevent the tail rotor from contacting the ground during the recovery. Subsequently, the helicopter sustained substantial damage to its tail boom. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during a practice hover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial reaction.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that during practice hovering, the student pilot lost aircraft control and the helicopter yawed towards the right. The flight instructor did not act in a timely manner to maintain control of the helicopter and prevent the tail rotor from contacting the ground during the recovery. Subsequently, the helicopter sustained substantial damage to its tail boom. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 PDT
Nearest AirportLong Beach /Daugherty Field/ (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R22 BETA BETA
Tail NumberN341SL
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLos Angeles Helicopters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 19 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC