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June 18, 2022 · Bell 206B · N515TV
Pelion, SC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 18, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pelion, SC
Aircraft
Bell 206B (1977)
Tail Number
N515TV
Operator
Dirt Pour
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA337
The pilot said that while practicing an autorotation, the helicopter did not slide forward on the landing as he had expected, and instead came to a quick stop. The pilot rated passenger said the helicopter did not slide forward like a typical run-on landing, but “bucked” forward as it came to a quick stop just after it touched down. The pilot subsequently felt a vibration in the anti-torque pedals and shut the helicopter down. Postaccident examination of the helicopter revealed that the tail rotor drive shaft was bent and the cowling around the area of the bend had ruptured. Given that the helicopter was operating normally prior to the landing, it is likely that the forces imparted by (or were the result of) the pilot’s control inputs during the landing resulted in the damage to the tail rotor drive shaft.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained
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The pilot said that while practicing an autorotation, the helicopter did not slide forward on the landing as he had expected, and instead came to a quick stop. The pilot rated passenger said the helicopter did not slide forward like a typical run-on landing, but “bucked” forward as it came to a quick stop just after it touched down. The pilot subsequently felt a vibration in the anti-torque pedals and shut the helicopter down. Postaccident examination of the helicopter revealed that the tail rotor drive shaft was bent and the cowling around the area of the bend had ruptured. Given that the helicopter was operating normally prior to the landing, it is likely that the forces imparted by (or were the result of) the pilot’s control inputs during the landing resulted in the damage to the tail rotor drive shaft.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:14 EDT
Nearest AirportLexington County (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length4334 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206B
Tail NumberN515TV
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDirt Pour
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls Royce · 250 · Turboshaft
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 27 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 3 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time07:56
Weather SourceWFAC