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March 23, 2018 · Robinson Helicopter R22 · N72QC
Farmingdale, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 23, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Farmingdale, NY
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R22 (1991)
Tail Number
N72QC
Operator
Flying Helicopters Made Easy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA229
The flight instructor reported that, during the landing from a hover, he and the student pilot were both on the controls, with the student manipulating the controls. He added that, when the helicopter was about 8" above the ground, the student lowered the collective rapidly. Subsequently, the helicopter landed hard, the student immediately raised the collective to re-establish a hover, and the instructor took the flight controls and landed without further incident. A postaccident examination revealed the helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail boom. 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-Descent rate-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that, during the landing from a hover, he and the student pilot were both on the controls, with the student manipulating the controls. He added that, when the helicopter was about 8" above the ground, the student lowered the collective rapidly. Subsequently, the helicopter landed hard, the student immediately raised the collective to re-establish a hover, and the instructor took the flight controls and landed without further incident. A post-accident examination revealed the helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail boom. 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 Time08:30 EDT
Nearest AirportREPUBLIC (0nm NW)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R22
Tail NumberN72QC
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlying Helicopters Made Easy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 28 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourceWFAC