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July 19, 2022 · Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · N457PA

Madison, IL

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 19, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Madison, IL
Aircraft
Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 (2019)
Tail Number
N457PA
Operator
Ideal Aviation Illinois
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA326

The flight instructor and student pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to practice off-airport landings. On the fourth and final landing, they set up a steep approach with the student pilot on the flight controls. The helicopter was above the effective translational lift (ETL) airspeed as they descended through 100 ft above ground level (agl) in a stabilized descent. The helicopter then started to yaw left and the flight instructor took the controls. As the spin rate increased, the flight instructor’s efforts to regain control were not successful. He then realized the helicopter was spinning out of control. He lowered the collective and the spin rate slowed as the helicopter contacted the ground. The flight instructor shut down the engine and both pilots exited the helicopter. The helicopter’s fuselage sustained substantial damage. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operations.

NTSB Probable Cause

Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Identification/recognition-Instructor/check pilot

Full Narrative

The flight instructor and student pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to practice off-airport landings. On the fourth and final landing, they set up a steep approach with the student pilot on the flight controls. The helicopter was above the effective translational lift (ETL) airspeed as they descended through 100 ft above ground level (agl) in a stabilized descent. The helicopter then started to yaw left and the flight instructor took the controls. As the spin rate increased, the flight instructor’s efforts to regain control were not successful. He then realized the helicopter was spinning out of control. He lowered the collective and the spin rate slowed as the helicopter contacted the ground. The flight instructor shut down the engine and both pilots exited the helicopter. The helicopter’s fuselage sustained substantial damage. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operations.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:27 CDT
Nearest AirportSt. Louis Downtown (7nm NNE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftHelicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2
Tail NumberN457PA
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorIdeal Aviation Illinois
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 39 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 26 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time09:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data