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February 8, 2021 · Md Helicopter 369 E · N7032V
Mesa, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 8, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mesa, AZ
Aircraft
Md Helicopter 369 E (2000)
Tail Number
N7032V
Operator
Md Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA109
The helicopter flight instructor reported that the intent of the flight was to perform autorotation training. With the foreign rated pilot at the flight controls, he noted a nose-high attitude while performing an autorotation. The touchdown was not hard or aggressive but when the helicopter rotated forward on the ground, the main rotor blades flexed down and impacted the tail boom. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail boom. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper pitch attitude for landing and the inadequate supervision of the flight instructor, resulted in the main rotor blades impacting the tail boom.
Full Narrative
The helicopter flight instructor reported that the intent of the flight was to perform autorotation training. With the foreign rated pilot at the flight controls, he noted a nose-high attitude while performing an autorotation. The touchdown was not hard or aggressive but when the helicopter rotated forward on the ground, the main rotor blades flexed down and impacted the tail boom. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail boom. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 MST
Nearest AirportFalcon Field Airport (1nm WNW)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMd Helicopter 369 E
Tail NumberN7032V
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMd Helicopters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · 250-C20B · Turboshaft · 450
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 32 · Unknown · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point19 F
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time14:54
Weather SourcePILO