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August 24, 2017 · Robinson Helicopter R22 · N7198J
Bremerton, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 24, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bremerton, WA
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R22 (2001)
Tail Number
N7198J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA509
The flight instructor reported that, after the student pilot performed several practice approaches, they landed the helicopter, and the flight instructor exited. The instructor reported that, after the start, the student pilot attempted to take off; the left skid lifted off the ground, but the right skid did not. Subsequently, the helicopter rolled to the right and came to rest on its right side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor system. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Lateral/bank control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that, after the student pilot performed several practice approaches, they landed the helicopter and the flight instructor exited. The instructor reported that after the start, the student pilot attempted to takeoff; the left skid lifted off the ground, but the right skid did not. Subsequently, the helicopter rolled to the right and came to rest on its right side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor system. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:35 PDT
Nearest AirportBremerton National (0nm NE)
Runway20
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R22
Tail NumberN7198J
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-J2A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 52
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time20:05
Weather SourceWFAC