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April 16, 2022 · Robinson Helicopter R44 II · N3297Q
Salt Lake City, UT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 16, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R44 II
Tail Number
N3297Q
Operator
Utah Helicopter
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR22LA157
The flight instructor of the helicopter reported that, while conducting hover training about five ft above ground level, with the student pilot at the flight control, the helicopter began drifting to the right and the right skid contacted the ground. The helicopter subsequently exceeded the critical roll angle and experienced a dynamic rollover to the right. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom. 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 student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control and terrain clearance while hovering, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor of the helicopter reported that, while conducting hover training about five ft above ground level, with the student pilot at the flight control, the helicopter began drifting to the right and the right skid contacted the ground. The helicopter subsequently exceeded the critical roll angle and experienced a dynamic rollover to the right. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom. 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 Time13:30 MDT
Nearest AirportSouth Valley Regional Airport (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R44 II
Tail NumberN3297Q
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUtah Helicopter
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 10-540-AE1A5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 43 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 42 · None · None
Crew 3None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 6 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 41 F
Altimeter29.77 inHg
Observation Time13:35
Weather SourceWFAC