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December 7, 2022 · Bell 206-L4 · N2036F
Ft Worth, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 7, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ft Worth, TX
Aircraft
Bell 206-L4 (1995)
Tail Number
N2036F
Operator
Bell Textron
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA059
The flight instructor reported that, during the instructional flight practicing autorotations, the pilot receiving instruction flared the helicopter in a more pronounced nose up attitude, an aft cyclic and higher descent rate, but not excessive enough to require him to take control. During the landing, the main rotor blades contacted the tail boom. The tail rotor driveshaft and vertical fins were substantially damaged during the landing. The flight instructor reported that there were no of preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would preclude normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident, was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that, during the instructional flight practicing autorotations, the pilot receiving instruction flared the helicopter in a more pronounced nose up attitude, an aft cyclic and higher descent rate, but not excessive enough to require him to take control. During the landing, the main rotor blades contacted the tail boom. The tail rotor driveshaft and vertical fins were substantially damaged during the landing. The flight instructor reported that there were no of preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would preclude normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 CST
Nearest AirportBell South Airfield Airport (0nm)
RunwayLane
Runway Length1600 ft
Runway Width55 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBell 206-L4
Tail NumberN2036F
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBell Textron
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C30 SER · Turboshaft · 650
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 49 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 5 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 1100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC