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August 3, 2022 · Robinson Helicopter R44 · N45CA
Leghighton, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Leghighton, PA
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R44 (2012)
Tail Number
N45CA
Operator
Edh Services
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA357
The pilot explained that the accident occurred at the completion of a local flight that departed from a private residence. While landing from a hover to a “slight slope,” the pilot said he lowered the collective “too rapidly,” the helicopter “landed roughly” and that he raised the collective control to recover the landing. “At that point, I entered a dynamic rollover to the left in which I was unable to recover.” The helicopter came to rest on its side with substantial damage to the cabin and the tailboom. The pilot reported there were no mechanical deficiencies with the helicopter that precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent rate-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot explained that the accident occurred at the completion of a local flight that departed from a private residence. While landing from a hover to a “slight slope,” the pilot said he lowered the collective “too rapidly,” the helicopter “landed roughly” and that he raised the collective control to recover the landing. “At that point, I entered a dynamic rollover to the left in which I was unable to recover.” The helicopter came to rest on its side with substantial damage to the cabin and the tailboom. The pilot reported there were no mechanical deficiencies with the helicopter that precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:50 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R44
Tail NumberN45CA
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEdh Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-FIB5 · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time12:51
Weather SourceWFAC