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February 21, 2017 · Schweizer 269C 1 · N614TA
Ormond Beach, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 21, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ormond Beach, FL
Aircraft
Schweizer 269C 1 (1998)
Tail Number
N614TA
Operator
Tomlinson Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA178
The flight instructor of the helicopter reported that, about halfway through the flight, he "discovered that the throttle control was inoperative" and stuck in the high rpm setting. He turned the helicopter back to the departure airport and briefed his student on the situation. Upon being cleared to land, he executed a "running landing" and performed a go-around on the first try. On the second try, the skids made hard contact with the runway, and the helicopter came to a stop. A postaccident examination revealed that the helicopter had sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The flight instructor reported that the throttle cable outer housing separated from the inner solid housing at the throttle linkage and that the internal wire could flex outside of the housing.
NTSB Probable Cause
The separation of the throttle cable’s outer housing from the inner housing at the throttle linkage while at a high-power setting, which prevented the pilot from being able to control the throttle and execute a proper landing flare and resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor of the helicopter reported that about halfway through the flight he "discovered that the throttle control was inoperative" and stuck in the high RPM setting. He turned the helicopter back to the departure airport and briefed his student on the situation. Upon being cleared to land, he executed a "running landing" and performed a go around on the first try. On the second try, the skids made hard contact with the runway and the helicopter came to a stop. A post-accident examination revealed the helicopter had sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The flight instructor reported that the throttle cable outer housing separated from the inner solid housing at the throttle linkage, and that the internal wire could now flex outside of the housing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:37 EST
Nearest AirportOrmond Beach Muni (0nm N)
Runway8
Runway Length4005 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer 269C 1
Tail NumberN614TA
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTomlinson Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HO-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 25 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 11 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time17:37
Weather SourceWFAC