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August 17, 2014 · Robinson Helicopter R44 · N752EC
Hayesville, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 17, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hayesville, NC
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R44 (2009)
Tail Number
N752EC
Operator
Don Johnston
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA413
According to the pilot, after landing the helicopter in front of a hangar, the helicopter began to rise and tilt. He increased the collective and "over corrected" with the cyclic, which resulted in the main rotor impacting the hangar. The helicopter settled onto the concrete apron and rolled over resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and rotor blades. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, and adequate clearance, which resulted in a collision with a hangar.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, after landing the helicopter in front of a hangar, the helicopter began to rise and tilt. He increased the collective and "over corrected" with the cyclic, which resulted in the main rotor impacting the hangar. The helicopter settled onto the concrete apron and rolled over resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and rotor blades. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R44
Tail NumberN752EC
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDon Johnston
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-F1B5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time15:35
Weather SourceWFAC