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April 5, 2022 · Robinson Helicopter R22 · N999FR
Hawley, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 5, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hawley, TX
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R22 (2018)
Tail Number
N999FR
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA167
The pilot reported that he landed and exited the helicopter and stood just outside of the door. The helicopter “picked up, spun around,” and knocked the pilot onto the ground. The helicopter came to rest on its left side resulting in substantial damage. The helicopter manufacturer had issued a safety notice SN-17 in 1984. The notice stated in part that the pilot should never exit the helicopter with the engine running and rotors turning as “the collective can creep up, increasing both pitch and throttle, allowing the helicopter to lift off or roll out of control.” The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s poor decision to exit the helicopter with the engine and main rotor still operating.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he landed and exited the helicopter and stood just outside of the door. The helicopter “picked up, spun around,” and knocked the pilot onto the ground. The helicopter came to rest on its left side resulting in substantial damage. The helicopter manufacturer had issued a safety notice SN-17 in 1984. The notice stated in part that the pilot should never exit the helicopter with the engine running and rotors turning as “the collective can creep up, increasing both pitch and throttle, allowing the helicopter to lift off or roll out of control.” The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R22
Tail NumberN999FR
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360j2a · Reciprocating · 124
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 19 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 F
Altimeter29.62 inHg
Observation Time10:56
Weather SourcePILO