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March 9, 2021 · Robinson Helicopter R66 · N49XB
Duson, LA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 9, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Duson, LA
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R66 (2015)
Tail Number
N49XB
Operator
Trinity Paul Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA154
The uncertificated pilot reported that he was hovering to land on a concrete driveway near his hangar when he encountered a wind gust. The pilot subsequently lost control of the helicopter and it nosed over and struck the driveway. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor system and the tail rotor. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported he’d flown the helicopter from a maintenance facility to his hangar without the supervision of a flight instructor.
NTSB Probable Cause
The uncertified pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter when encountering a wind gust while hovering to land.
Full Narrative
The uncertificated pilot reported that he was hovering to land on a concrete driveway near his hangar when he encountered a wind gust. The pilot subsequently lost control of the helicopter and it nosed over and struck the driveway. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor system and the tail rotor. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported he’d flown the helicopter from a maintenance facility to his hangar without the supervision of a flight instructor.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:39 CST
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R66
Tail NumberN49XB
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTrinity Paul Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls-Royc · 250-C300/A1 · Turboshaft · 300
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 8 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 F
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC