Pilot Debrief

HUGHES 369 near Trading Bay, AK — 2012-03-11

Final reportANC12CA025
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Date
2012-03-11
Location
Trading Bay, AK, USA
Aircraft
HUGHES 369
Registration
C-GVEB
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site in flat-light conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent dynamic rollover.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was landing at an off-airport site in flat-light conditions. After touchdown, the left skid sank into the snow, and the helicopter began rolling to the left. The pilot attempted to correct the roll with right cyclic input but overcorrected, and the helicopter entered a dynamic roll to the right. The helicopter came to rest on its right side, sustaining substantial damage to the tailboom and the main rotor drive system. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the helicopter.

NTSB coding

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