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October 29, 2014 · Robinson Helicopter R66 NO Series · N67GA
Baton Rouge, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 29, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R66 NO Series (2014)
Tail Number
N67GA
Operator
Guidance Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15CA039
The instructor pilot stated the intent of the flight was to practice autorotations, 180 degree autorotations and emergency procedures at another local airport. While enroute, approximately 1500 feet above the ground, three birds flew toward the helicopter. The instructor pilot took the controls as one of the birds and the retreating main rotor blade collided. The pilot landed the helicopter without further incident. Examination of the helicopter revealed substantial damage to the main rotor blade.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Contributed to outcome - C
Full Narrative
The instructor pilot stated the intent of the flight was to practice autorotations, 180 degree autorotations and emergency procedures at another local airport. While enroute, approximately 1500 feet above the ground, three birds flew toward the helicopter. The instructor pilot took the controls as one of the birds and the retreating main rotor blade collided. The pilot landed the helicopter without further incident. Examination of the helicopter revealed substantial damage to the main rotor blade.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:40 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R66 NO Series
Tail NumberN67GA
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGuidance Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls Royce · 250-C300/A1 · Turboshaft · 300
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 29 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC