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November 10, 2021 · Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA · N7198A
Freer, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 10, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Freer, TX
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA (2001)
Tail Number
N7198A
Operator
Flying J Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA033
The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to capture deer on a private ranch. About 30 minutes into the flight, while the helicopter was following a deer and about 20 ft above the ground, the pilot turned downwind and felt the helicopter shutter. He immediately realized that he got into a state of “settling with power.” The pilot reported that he attempted to keep the helicopter straight, flat, and upright as it contacted the ground. The helicopter bounced about 3 times before coming to a stop upright. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor blades and the tail boom. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s encounter with ‘settling with power’ while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a rapid descent and subsequent hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to capture deer on a private ranch. About 30 minutes into the flight, while the helicopter was following a deer and about 20 ft above the ground, the pilot turned downwind and felt the helicopter shutter. He immediately realized that he got into a state of “settling with power.” The pilot reported that he attempted to keep the helicopter straight, flat, and upright as it contacted the ground. The helicopter bounced about 3 times before coming to a stop upright. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor blades and the tail boom. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R22 BETA
Tail NumberN7198A
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlying J Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-J2A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 14 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.83 inHg
Observation Time14:00
Weather SourceWFAC