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January 22, 2018 · Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 NO Series · N989HH

Cahokia, IL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 22, 2018
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Cahokia, IL
Aircraft
Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 NO Series (2015)
Tail Number
N989HH
Operator
D H Helicopter
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA110

The helicopter flight instructor reported that the student pilot was performing a normal approach to a hover with a quartering gusting headwind. He added that he "reminded" the student of the need to anticipate right pedal input as they applied power to terminate to a hover. Subsequently, the student pilot did not add sufficient "right pedal," and the helicopter immediately and very rapidly yawed to the left. The flight instructor said, "my controls," and attempted to recover, but the helicopter continued to spin counterclockwise, touched down, and then rolled onto its right side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and main rotor system. The flight instructor and student reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system on the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 170° at 11 knots, gusting to 22 knots. The student pilot attempted to hover on runway 12L.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain yaw control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

Full Narrative

The helicopter flight instructor reported that, the student pilot was performing a normal approach to a hover with a quartering gusting headwind. He added that, he "reminded" the student of the need to anticipate right pedal input as they applied power to terminate to a hover. Subsequently, the student pilot did not add sufficient "right pedal", and the helicopter immediately and very rapidly yawed to the left. The flight instructor said, "my controls" and attempted to recover, but the helicopter continued to spin counterclockwise, touched down and rolled onto its right side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and main rotor system. The flight instructor and student reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system on the accident airport reported, about the time of the accident that the wind was from 170° at 11 knots, gusting to 22 knots. The student pilot attempted to hover on runway 12L.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 CST
Nearest AirportSt Louis Downtown (0nm NNE)
Runway12L
Runway Length5301 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftHelicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 NO Series
Tail NumberN989HH
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorD H Helicopter
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-J2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 43 · First Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 11 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 48
Altimeter29.54 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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