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May 30, 2024 · Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA · N333PJ

Kailua-Kona, HI

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 30, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kailua-Kona, HI
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA (2005)
Tail Number
N333PJ
Operator
Hawaii Pacific Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC24LA039

The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction were practicing high density altitude training. The pilot receiving instruction made several landings to a pinnacle approved for practice landings by the flight school which was located at about 5,500’ ft msl. The flight instructor decided to try a new landing site, which was not approved by the flight school, located at 6,500’ ft msl. On their second approach to the new landing area the rotor RPM began to decay, the flight instructor took the controls, he pushed forward on the cyclic to attempt to go around and added power, increasing collective. The instructor’s control inputs resulted in the main rotor rpm’s continued decrease. The helicopter impacted the ground resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and tail boom. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Temp/humidity/pressure-High density altitude-Compliance w/ procedure

Full Narrative

The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction were practicing high density altitude training. The pilot receiving instruction made several landings to a pinnacle approved for practice landings by the flight school which was located at about 5,500’ ft msl. The flight instructor decided to try a new landing site, which was not approved by the flight school, located at 6,500’ ft msl. On their second approach to the new landing area the rotor RPM began to decay, the flight instructor took the controls, he pushed forward on the cyclic to attempt to go around and added power, increasing collective. The instructor’s control inputs resulted in the main rotor rpm’s continued decrease. The helicopter impacted the ground resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and tail boom. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:54 HST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRobinson Helicopter R22 BETA
Tail NumberN333PJ
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHawaii Pacific Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · J2A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 26 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 5 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.07 inHg

Appendix: Source Data