Pilot Debrief

EUROCOPTER AS-350-B3 near Mount Clemens, MI — 2008-08-02

Final reportCHI08TA239
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Date
2008-08-02
Location
Mount Clemens, MI, USA
Airport
MTC
Aircraft
EUROCOPTER AS-350-B3
Registration
N204TU
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's unintentional lowering of the collective control during approach to land, resulting in a hard landing.

NTSB narrative

The operator reported that the helicopter had landed on the landing platform when, after shutdown, it was discovered that the helicopter was positioned too far aft on the platform. The pilot then restarted the helicopter and lifted off to reposition the helicopter on the platform. During this second approach to the platform, the pilot removed his hand from the collective control to turn off an audio radio. When the pilot returned his hand to the collective, he inadvertently lowered the collective and the helicopter descended and struck the ground.

NTSB coding

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