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July 24, 2019 · Hughes 269A No Series · N269RR
Springfield, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Springfield, TN
Aircraft
Hughes 269A No Series (1964)
Tail Number
N269RR
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA463
The helicopter pilot reported that, after landing and while hover taxiing and turning right toward the taxiway, the helicopter continued turning right and drifted past the taxiway. He applied full left pedal and then closed the throttle to perform an autorotation to decrease the speed of rotation to no avail. He added collective to reduce the descent rate, but the helicopter landed and slid into a drainage ditch, the main rotor blades impacted a berm near the taxiway, and the helicopter came to rest on its side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that the wind was from 320° at 11 knots, gusting to 16 knots. The pilot landed the helicopter on runway 04 and was turning right.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control and a loss of tail rotor effectiveness while hover-taxiing and turning toward a taxiway in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
Full Narrative
The helicopter pilot reported that, after landing, while hover taxiing and turning right onto the taxiway, the helicopter continued the right turn and drifted off the taxiway. He applied full left pedal to no avail, so he closed the throttle to perform an autorotation to decrease the speed of rotation, also to no avail. He added collective to reduce the rate of descent, but the helicopter landed and slid into a drainage ditch, the main rotor blades impacted a berm near the taxiway, and the helicopter came to rest on its side against the berm. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported the wind was from 320° at 11 knots, gusting to 16 knots. The pilot landed the helicopter on runway 04 and was turning to the right.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest AirportSpringfield Robertson County (0nm SSW)
Runway04
Runway Length5505 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHughes 269A No Series
Tail NumberN269RR
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HIO-360-B1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 8 kt, gusting 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC