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November 7, 2019 · Bell 47G 2 · N6746D

Groveland, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 7, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Groveland, FL
Aircraft
Bell 47G 2 (1958)
Tail Number
N6746D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA20CA062

The student pilot reported that, during landing, the helicopter experienced a hydraulic failure. He added that he "overreacted" by making multiple commands to the cyclic, which resulted in a tail strike, followed by a hard landing and roll-over. The helicopter caught fire, and the student egressed through the left door. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and tailboom. According to Federal Aviation Administration inspectors who interviewed the pilot immediately following the accident, the pilot stated that he overreacted and that he did not accomplish the helicopter manufacturer's Hydraulic Failure emergency procedure because he "didn't want to let go of the cyclic or the collective to turn off the hydraulic pressure switch." The hydraulic pump and the hydraulic lines were damaged during the postaccident fire; therefore, the reason for the reported hydraulic failure could not be determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's improper cyclic input after a reported hydraulic failure, the reason for which could not be determined, and his failure to follow the emergency procedures, which resulted in a hard landing.

Full Narrative

The student helicopter pilot reported that during landing, the helicopter had a hydraulic failure, to which he "overreacted, causing a loss of control and subsequent roll over." The helicopter caught fire, and the pilot egressed through the left door. During a conversation with the student, he reported that he did not accomplish the helicopter manufactures Hydraulic Failure emergency procedure, because, he "didn't want to let go of the cyclic or the collective to turn off the hydraulic pressure switch." The tail struck the ground and a subsequent hard landing ensued. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and tailboom. According to FAA Aviation Safety Inspectors that interviewed the pilot directly following the accident, the pilot stated that, he overreacted by making multiple commands to the cyclic and a tail strike ensued, followed by hard landing and rollover. The hydraulic pump and the hydraulic lines were damaged during the post-accident fire.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:05 EST
Nearest AirportSeminole Lake (0nm E)
Runway18
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBell 47G 2
Tail NumberN6746D
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · VO435 · Reciprocating · 194
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Basc · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time15:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data