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October 28, 2023 · Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA · N964SH
Ronkonkoma, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 28, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ronkonkoma, NY
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA (2005)
Tail Number
N964SH
Operator
Flying Helicopters Made Easy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA028
The flight instructor was teaching the student pilot to hover the helicopter about 5 ft above a grass area. The student pilot was having difficulty with over-controlling the helicopter and had been applying abrupt control inputs. The flight instructor was demonstrating the behavior of the helicopter with the application of collective control when the student pilot raised the collective control too hard, which resulted in the helicopter tilting right. The flight instructor attempted to correct, but the student pilot was holding the controls tightly and the helicopter’s right skid contacted the ground, resulting in a dynamic rollover. The flight instructor reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s abrupt control input and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor was teaching the student pilot to hover the helicopter about 5 ft above a grass area. The student pilot was having difficulty with over-controlling the helicopter and had been applying abrupt control inputs. The flight instructor was demonstrating the behavior of the helicopter with the application of collective control when the student pilot raised the collective control too hard, which resulted in the helicopter tilting right. The flight instructor attempted to correct, but the student pilot was holding the controls tightly and the helicopter’s right skid contacted the ground, resulting in a dynamic rollover. The flight instructor reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:46 EDT
Nearest AirportLong Island Mac Arthur Airport (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R22 BETA
Tail NumberN964SH
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlying Helicopters Made Easy
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 55 · None · None
Crew 2Age 52 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time09:39
Weather SourceWFAC