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March 13, 2022 · Sikorsky Aircraft S-76D · N761AF
Texarkana, AR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 13, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Texarkana, AR
Aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft S-76D (2013)
Tail Number
N761AF
Operator
Arkansas Children S Hospital
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA147
The pilot reported that he was on approach to a hospital rooftop helipad that he had never landed at before. About 30 ft above ground level, he felt a “thump” in the pedals; the helicopter vibrated, pitched forward, rolled left, then yawed right. The pilot landed the helicopter on the helipad. After the accident the pilot discovered that the tail rotor had contacted the building. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor, tail rotor drivetrain, and tail pylon. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance during landing on a rooftop helipad.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was on approach to a hospital rooftop helipad that he had never landed at before. About 30 ft above ground level, he felt a “thump” in the pedals; the helicopter vibrated, pitched forward, rolled left, then yawed right. The pilot landed the helicopter on the helipad. After the accident the pilot discovered that the tail rotor had contacted the building. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor, tail rotor drivetrain, and tail pylon. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 CST
Nearest AirportHeliport Texarkana Wadley Regi (0nm NNE)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSikorsky Aircraft S-76D
Tail NumberN761AF
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorArkansas Children S Hospital
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney Canada · PW210S · Turboshaft · 1123 | Pratt And Whitney · PW210S · Turboshaft · 1123
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 54 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 F / 14 F
Altimeter30.34 inHg
Observation Time19:15
Weather SourcePILO