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December 22, 2014 · Robinson Helicopter R66 · N64HF
Henniker, NH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 22, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Henniker, NH
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R66 (2013)
Tail Number
N64HF
Operator
Hillsboro Ford
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA15CA079
The pilot was landing the helicopter at a private heliport. The outside air temperature was about -1 degree Celsius (C). After a normal touchdown, the helicopter began to spin and the tail rotor struck a snow bank, which resulted in substantial damage to the tail rotor and lower vertical stabilizer. After exiting the helicopter, the pilot noted that the ground was coated with "black ice." The pilot reported that he did not experience any malfunctions or failures of the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. He further reported about 635 hours of rotorcraft flight experience, which included 85 hours in the same make and model as the accident helicopter.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow bank. Contributing to the accident was ice that covered the landing surface.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing the helicopter at a private heliport. The outside air temperature was about -1 degree Celsius (C). After a normal touchdown, the helicopter began to spin and the tail rotor struck a snow bank, which resulted in substantial damage to the tail rotor and lower vertical stabilizer. After exiting the helicopter, the pilot noted that the ground was coated with "black ice." The pilot reported that he did not experience any malfunctions or failures of the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. He further reported about 635 hours of rotorcraft flight experience, which included 85 hours in the same make and model as the accident helicopter.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:40 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R66
Tail NumberN64HF
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHillsboro Ford
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls Royce · 250-C300/A1 · Turboshaft · 285
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.36 inHg
Observation Time13:15
Weather SourceWFAC