Pilot Debrief

FAIRCHILD HELI-PORTER PILATUS PC6/B1A-H2 near Georgetown, OH — 2012-11-03

Final reportCEN13CA043
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Date
2012-11-03
Location
Georgetown, OH, USA
Airport
GEO
Aircraft
FAIRCHILD HELI-PORTER PILATUS PC6/B1A-H2
Registration
N476XP
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.

NTSB narrative

The commercial pilot said he applied full power to go around after a bounced landing. Torque generated by the turboprop engine pulled the airplane to the right, and the pilot stated that he was unable to arrest the turn. The airplane collided with trees, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing, fuselage, vertical stabilizer, both horizontal stabilizers, and the rudder. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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