SCHWEIZER 269C-1 near Titusville, FL — 2009-06-13
Final reportERA09CA349
- Date
- 2009-06-13
- Location
- Titusville, FL, USA
- Airport
- TIX
- Aircraft
- SCHWEIZER 269C-1
- Registration
- N1565B
- Category
- Helicopter
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during hover, resulting in a rollover.
NTSB narrative
The rotorcraft pilot stated that the purpose of his flight was to practice flight maneuvers. He said that he was at a 3-foot hover when the right rear skid made contact with the ground. The helicopter suddenly rolled onto its right side and sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor gearbox. The pilot did not report any mechanical or flight control anomalies. Winds about the time of the accident were from 250 degrees at 5 knots.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 5 docket documents
Docket documents5
- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
- Record of Conversation - Pilotother
- Photo 1: Digital Photograph Provided by Bristow Academy. View Showing Damage to Rotorcraft.photos
- Photo 2: Digital Photograph Provided by Bristow Academy. View Showing Damage to Main Rotor Head and Cabin.photos
- Weather Reports and Records (KTIX METARs)report
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