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February 19, 2019 · Robinson R22 BETA · N512GS
Clearwater, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 19, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Clearwater, FL
Aircraft
Robinson R22 BETA (1998)
Tail Number
N512GS
Operator
Tampa Bay Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA141
According to the flight instructor in the skid-equipped helicopter, he was going to demonstrate a maneuver to his airplane-rated student. The instructor reported that he air taxied the helicopter to the departure end of the runway. He then slowed down the helicopter, and while turning and hover taxiing over the grassy area between the taxiway and the runway, the right skid's toe contacted the uneven ground. The helicopter pivoted around the toe and rolled onto its side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and rotor systems. The instructor reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient altitude over uneven terrain during a hover taxi, which resulted in ground contact and a subsequent dynamic rollover.
Full Narrative
According to the flight instructor in the skid-equipped helicopter, he was going to demonstrate a maneuver to his airplane rated student. The instructor reported that he air taxied the helicopter to the departure end of the runway. He then slowed the helicopter down and while turning and hover taxiing over the grass area between the taxiway and the runway, the toe of the right skid contacted the uneven ground. The helicopter pivoted around the toe and rolled onto its side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and rotor systems. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EST
Nearest AirportClearwater Air Park (0nm ESE)
Runway16
Runway Length4108 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R22 BETA
Tail NumberN512GS
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTampa Bay Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-J2A · Reciprocating · 132
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 30 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC