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July 10, 2017 · Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · N2336J

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 10, 2017
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta (1992)
Tail Number
N2336J
Operator
Valley Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA406

**This report was modified on July 17, 2020. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report.** The flight instructor reported that he was teaching his student to hover in the helicopter. The helicopter was in a 2-ft hover and began drifting to the left. The left rear skid got caught in a crack in the runway, and the helicopter rolled left. According to the flight instructor, the student pilot pulled up on the collective, and the instructor attempted to push the collective down; however, the student pilot reported that he was not aware the flight instructor had transferred control of the helicopter to him and was "tracking the progress of the flight instructor." A dynamic rollover occurred, and the helicopter rolled onto its left side. The flight instructor reported that wind gusts may have been a factor in the accident. According to the METAR that the flight instructor was monitoring about the time of the accident, the wind was from 210° at 8 knots. The METAR reported no wind gusts and no convective activity that day. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom and the main rotor system. The pilots reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The flight instructor's delayed remedial action to maintain helicopter altitude during hover flight instruction, which resulted in the helicopter skid contacting a crack in the runway and a dynamic rollover.

Full Narrative

The helicopter flight instructor reported that he was teaching his student to hover. The helicopter was at a 2-foot hover and began drifting to the left. The left rear skid contacted the ground and a left roll ensued. The student pilot pulled up on the collective, and the instructor attempted to push the collective down. A dynamic rollover occurred, and the helicopter rolled onto its left side. The flight instructor reported that wind gusts may have been a factor in the accident. According to the METAR that was being monitored by the flight instructor about the time of the accident, the wind was from 210° at 8 knots. No wind gusts and no convective activity was reported via METAR that day. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom and the main rotor system. The pilots reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 EDT
Nearest AirportWilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley (0nm S)
Runway25
Runway Length3375 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta
Tail NumberN2336J
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorValley Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-J2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · First Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 61 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 8 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time16:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data