Pilot Debrief

SCHWEIZER 269C-1 near Cleveland, OH — 2013-03-29

Final reportCEN13LA218
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Date
2013-03-29
Location
Cleveland, OH, USA
Airport
KBKL
Aircraft
SCHWEIZER 269C-1
Registration
N2065P
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper flare with a high descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.

NTSB narrative

After a local flight, the helicopter landed hard, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The postaccident examination of the helicopter did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. It is likely that the pilot did not maintain awareness of the helicopter's descent rate and airspeed during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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