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March 29, 2023 · Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · N242JL

Clarksville, TN

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 29, 2023
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Clarksville, TN
Aircraft
Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 (2023)
Tail Number
N242JL
Operator
Austin Peay State University
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA23LA172

The flight instructor of the helicopter reported that the student pilot was taking his second lesson, learning to hover over a grass area at the airport. The flight instructor was operating the collective and anti-torque pedals, while the student pilot was operating the cyclic. The student pilot made an abrupt rearward movement with the cyclic. The flight instructor increased throttle and raised the collected to gain height; however, the right rear skid contacted the ground, resulting in a dynamic rollover. The flight instructor added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the helicopter and that in the future, he should initiate hover training at a higher height. Examination of the helicopter by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the main rotor blades, fuselage, and tailboom.

NTSB Probable Cause

The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action following an abrupt control input by the student pilot, which resulted in abnormal contact with the ground and a dynamic rollover.

Full Narrative

The flight instructor of the helicopter reported that the student pilot was taking his second lesson, learning to hover over a grass area at the airport. The flight instructor was operating the collective and anti-torque pedals, while the student pilot was operating the cyclic. The student pilot made an abrupt rearward movement with the cyclic. The flight instructor increased throttle and raised the collected to gain height; however, the right rear skid contacted the ground, resulting in a dynamic rollover. The flight instructor added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the helicopter and that in the future, he should initiate hover training at a higher height. Examination of the helicopter by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the main rotor blades, fuselage, and tailboom.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 CDT
Nearest AirportOutlaw Field (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftHelicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2
Tail NumberN242JL
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAustin Peay State University
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 30 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 F / 28 F
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time11:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data