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April 26, 2019 · Guimbal Cabri G2 · N367PA

Mcminnville, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 26, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mcminnville, OR
Aircraft
Guimbal Cabri G2 (2015)
Tail Number
N367PA
Operator
Precision Flight Training
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA226

The pilot reported that the purpose of the training flight was to complete multiple simulated, engine failure autorotations without a power recovery (full-down autorotation). After he completed his first right, 180º turn, full-down autorotation, the airspeed was "too slow." He added that the instructor told him to maintain more speed during the right turn of his second attempt, and the pilot focused on maintaining more airspeed, but the descent rate increased "due to the speed." The pilot added that, after he completed the right turn and aligned with the runway centerline, he felt that the airspeed was fast, so he flared to reduce the ground speed and increase the main rotor rpm. However, the helicopter started to sink during the flare, so due to the low altitude, the pilot leveled the helicopter to prevent a tail strike. The helicopter touched down on its skids with "substantial" ground speed and veered slightly right. The pilot applied full left cyclic and pedal input, but the helicopter continued to veer right. The helicopter exited the runway and rolled over on its left side. The fuselage and main rotor blades were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. The flight instructor reported that the 180º right turn aligned the helicopter with the runway centerline but at a lower altitude than was desirable because it prevented the pilot from conducting a normal flare "as the tail would have struck the runway." He added that, a normal flare before touchdown in a full-down autorotation would result in a 30º nose-up attitude, but the pilot was only able to achieve about a 10º nose-up attitude "for fear of damaging the tail."

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper landing flare during a turning, full-down autorotation, which resulted in a lower-than-normal rotor rpm, a faster-than-normal ground run speed, and the subsequent loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and a roll-over. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that the purpose of the training flight was to complete multiple simulated, engine failure autorotations without a power recovery (full-down autorotation). After he completed his first right, 180º turn, full-down autorotation, the airspeed was "too slow." He added that the instructor told him to maintain more speed during the right turn of his second attempt, and the pilot focused on maintaining more airspeed, but the descent rate increased "due to the speed." The pilot added that, after he completed the right turn and aligned with the runway centerline, he felt that the airspeed was fast, so he flared to reduce the ground speed and increase the main rotor rpm. However, the helicopter started to sink during the flare, so due to the low altitude, the pilot leveled the helicopter to prevent a tail strike. The helicopter touched down on its skids with "substantial" ground speed and veered slightly right. The pilot applied full left cyclic and pedal input, but the helicopter continued to veer right. The helicopter exited the runway and rolled over on its left side. The fuselage and main rotor blades were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. The flight instructor reported that the 180º right turn aligned the helicopter with the runway centerline but at a lower altitude than was desirable because it prevented the pilot from conducting a normal flare "as the tail would have struck the runway." He added that, a normal flare before touchdown in a full-down autorotation would result in a 30º nose-up attitude, but the pilot was only able to achieve about a 10º nose-up attitude "for fear of damaging the tail."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 PDT
Nearest AirportMc Minnville Muni (0nm SSW)
Runway17
Runway Length4340 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGuimbal Cabri G2
Tail NumberN367PA
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPrecision Flight Training
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-J2A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 51 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 43 C
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data