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June 15, 2019 · Robinson R22 BETA · N511HE

San Antonio, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 15, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
San Antonio, TX
Aircraft
Robinson R22 BETA (2004)
Tail Number
N511HE
Operator
Helicopter Experts
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA347

The flight instructor in the helicopter reported that, while the pilot receiving instruction was practicing "slope landings" in the tall grass adjacent to an asphalt runway, he was shadowing the flight controls. He added that the pilot moved the cyclic left. The instructor was unable to correct, and the helicopter experienced a dynamic rollover and impacted terrain. As a recommendation, the instructor reported that the accident could have been prevented by not practicing slope landings in tall grass. He added that the helicopter contacted the terrain sooner than expected due to the tall grass. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and firewall. The instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. An automated weather observation station located about 12 miles south of the accident site reported that, about 29 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 170° at 15 knots, gusting to 21 knots. The same automated station reported that, about 9 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 180° at 9 knots. The pilot was landing to the south.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot receiving instruction's improper cyclic control input during landing, which resulted in a dynamic rollover, and the flight instructor's improper decision to practice landings in tall grass in gusting wind conditions.

Full Narrative

The flight instructor in the helicopter reported that, while the pilot receiving instruction was practicing "slope landings" in the tall grass adjacent to an asphalt runway, he was shadowing the flight controls. He added that the pilot moved the cyclic to the left. The instructor was unable to correct, and the helicopter experienced dynamic rollover and impacted terrain. As a recommendation, the flight instructor reported that the accident could have been prevented by not practicing slope landings in tall grass. He added that the helicopter contacted the terrain sooner than expected due to the tall grass. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and firewall. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station, located about 12 miles south of the accident, reported that, about 29 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 170° at 15 knots, gusting 21 knots. The same automated station reported that, about 9 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 180° at 9 knots. The pilot was landing to the south.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 CDT
Nearest AirportBulverde Airpark (0nm WNW)
Runway16
Runway Length2890 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRobinson R22 BETA
Tail NumberN511HE
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHelicopter Experts
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-J2A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 61 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1500 ft
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time13:29
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data