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June 21, 2017 · Robinson Helicopter R22 · N901KC
Matagorda, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 21, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Matagorda, TX
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R22 (1990)
Tail Number
N901KC
Operator
Nelson Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA356
The pilot of the helicopter reported that, while flying downwind during rice field pollination operations, he "lost control" of the helicopter. The helicopter impacted the ground and rolled onto its right side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located about 12 miles west of the accident site reported that, about 37 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 360° at 19 knots, gusting to 26 knots. The same weather observation station reported that, about 23 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 360° at 18 knots, gusting to 26 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during an agricultural flight in gusting wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the helicopter reported that, while flying downwind during rice field pollination operations, he "lost control" of the helicopter. The helicopter impacted the ground and rolled onto its right side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail boom. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located about 12 miles west of the accident site reported that, about 37 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 360° at 19 knots, gusting 26 knots. The same weather observation station reported that, about 23 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 360° at 18 knots, gusting 26 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R22
Tail NumberN901KC
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNelson Flyers
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2C · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 18 kt, gusting 26 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.72 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC