Pilot Debrief

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II near Folsom, NM — 2022-04-28

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Date
2022-04-28
Location
Folsom, NM, USA
Aircraft
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Registration
N41339
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and rotor rpm which resulted in a hard landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that after departing from a loading truck for the aerial application flight, he turned into the wind, then initiated a right downwind turn. The helicopter lost airspeed and rotor rpm so the pilot lowered collective and the helicopter settled to the ground resulting in a hard landing. The tailboom and main rotor were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

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