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October 27, 2024 · Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA · N7521Z

Pearland, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 27, 2024
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Pearland, TX
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA (2005)
Tail Number
N7521Z
Operator
Veracity Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA031

The pilot stated that he increased engine power to lift off and initiated a pedal turn toward the adjacent taxiway. He recalled that the helicopter made a “violent lurch” to the right, so he lowered the collective abruptly but that did not seem to make any difference. He did not remember anything further. Airport surveillance video footage captured the helicopter lift off and translate a short distance to the right. The right skid appeared to contact the ground again, and the helicopter immediately began rotating to the right. This was accompanied by dramatic pitch oscillations. The aft portion of the tailboom impacted the paved ramp surface, and the tailboom and empennage separated. Rotation of the helicopter continued until it collided with a nearby parked airplane. The helicopter sustained damage to both main rotor blades, the tailboom, tail rotor assembly, and the empennage. An examination helicopter did not reveal any preimpact anomalies consistent with an inability to maintain control of the helicopter. A review of the surveillance video indicated that the helicopter began a dynamic rollover when the right skid dragged on the ground immediately after lifting off. Based on the response of the helicopter, the pilot likely increased collective pitch to increase height but did not provide sufficient left anti-torque pedal input to counter the increased torque. The pilot was unable to regain control of the helicopter before it impacted the ground.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained

Full Narrative

On October 27, 2024, about 0830 central daylight time, a Robinson Helicopter R-22 Beta, N7521Z, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at the Pearland Regional Airport (LVJ), Pearland, Texas. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated that he increased engine power to about 18 inches of manifold pressure to lift off and he started a pedal turn toward the adjacent taxiway. He recalled the helicopter made a “violent lurch” to the right and he lowered the collective abruptly but that did not seem to make any difference. The pilot did not remember anything further. Airport surveillance video footage showed the helicopter lift off and translate a short distance to the right. The right skid appeared to contact the ground again, and the helicopter immediately began rotating to the right. This was accompanied by pitch oscillations. The aft portion of the tailboom impacted the paved ramp surface, and the tailboom and empennage separated. Rotation of the helicopter continued until it collided with a nearby parked airplane. The helicopter sustained damage to both main rotor blades, the tailboom, tail rotor assembly, and the empennage. An examination of the helicopter confirmed flight control continuity from the cyclic and collective cockpit controls to the main rotor. Tail rotor control continuity was confirmed from the cockpit anti-torque pedals to the tailboom separation. Damage to the tail rotor control system aft of the tailboom separation was consistent with the impact damage. The examination did not reveal any preimpact anomalies consistent with an inability to maintain control of the helicopter.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 CDT
Nearest AirportPearland Regional (0.5nm W)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRobinson Helicopter R22 BETA
Tail NumberN7521Z
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVeracity Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-J2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.24 inHg
Observation Time08:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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