Pilot Debrief

Godwin Jeff E Safari near Fayetteville, NC — 2017-09-21

Final reportGAA17CA555
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Date
2017-09-21
Location
Fayetteville, NC, USA
Airport
FAY
Aircraft
Godwin Jeff E Safari
Registration
N186KW
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during a hover pedal turn.

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot reported that the purpose of his flight was to practice hover taxi. During a right pedal turn, about 3 to 5 ft above the ground, the helicopter rolled onto its side. Postaccident examination of the helicopter revealed substantial damage to the tailboom. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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