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November 7, 2020 · Schweizer 269C · N2081G
Rhame, ND
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 7, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Rhame, ND
Aircraft
Schweizer 269C (2003)
Tail Number
N2081G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA081
The pilot was conducting an off-airport landing in a helicopter. After landing, the pilot lowered the collective to transfer the weight to the skids, the left skid slid into a deep, overgrown rut, and the helicopter to rolled onto its left side. The rotor blades impacted the ground and sustained substantial damage. Also, the left side of the fuselage was crushed inward, and the tail rotor drive shaft fractured. In the recommendation section of the NTSB Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1, the pilot stated that the accident may have been prevented if he had looked closer at the landing site.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surface-(general)-Decision related to condition
Full Narrative
The pilot was conducting an off-airport landing in a helicopter. After landing, the pilot lowered the collective to transfer the weight to the skids, the left skid slid into a deep, overgrown rut, and the helicopter to rolled onto its left side. The rotor blades impacted the ground and sustained substantial damage. Also, the left side of the fuselage was crushed inward, and the tail rotor drive shaft fractured. In the recommendation section of the NTSB Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1, the pilot stated that the accident may have been prevented if he had looked closer at the landing site.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer 269C
Tail NumberN2081G
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HIO-360-DIA · Reciprocating · 190
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 74 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 37 C
Altimeter29.47 inHg
Observation Time14:55
Weather SourceWFAC