Pilot Debrief

Hughes 269B near Cook, MN — 2008-06-15

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Date
2008-06-15
Location
Cook, MN, USA
Aircraft
Hughes 269B
Registration
N9357F
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot not maintaining tail rotor effectiveness while turning in cruise.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he was cruising east in a helicopter. He made a 180 degree turn to the right, flew west for about 40 seconds, and made a 180 degree turn to right. The pilot reported that he rolled out of the turn, but the helicopter continued to turn right. He said that he landed flat, and the spinning helicopter rolled onto its right side. The helicopter was examined after the accident, and no preimpact anomalies were detected. The pilot's safety recommendation was, "Watch your airspeed when turning right so that your tail can still maintain control."

NTSB coding

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