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April 3, 2015 · Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA BETA · N8363D
Fort Davis, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 3, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fort Davis, TX
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA BETA (1997)
Tail Number
N8363D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA032
The pilot stated he was positioning the helicopter to have the sole passenger take a photograph of an animal and a settling with power condition occurred. The pilot stated that a gust of wind came from a nearby hill and began to push the helicopter toward the ground so the pilot conducted a running landing to an open field. During the landing, the pilot reported that the helicopter struck an anthill and rolled sideways. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail boom. The pilot verified that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during flight, which resulted in the helicopter impacting terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated he was positioning the helicopter to have the sole passenger take a photograph of an animal and a settling with power condition occurred. The pilot stated that a gust of wind came from a nearby hill and began to push the helicopter toward the ground so the pilot conducted a running landing to an open field. During the landing, the pilot reported that the helicopter struck an anthill and rolled sideways. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail boom. After multiple requests, the pilot did not turn in the National Transportation Safety Board Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report as requested. The pilot verified that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R22 BETA BETA
Tail NumberN8363D
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 C
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourceWFAC