Pilot Debrief

ROBINSON R22 Beta near Douglas, WY — 2011-09-24

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Date
2011-09-24
Location
Douglas, WY, USA
Airport
DGW
Aircraft
ROBINSON R22 Beta
Registration
N3070S
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain yaw control of the helicopter while hover taxiing in gusty wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, while hover taxiing downwind, a gust of wind pushed the tail 90 degrees to the left, which forced the helicopter to descend into the pavement. The pilot reported that the front and rear crossover tubes between the left and right landing skid assemblies were bent, and that the tail cone was wrinkled at the fuselage attach points.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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