Pilot Debrief

McDonnell Douglas 600N near Waverly, OH — 2008-03-26

Final reportCHI08CA098
Sign in to save
Date
2008-03-26
Location
Waverly, OH, USA
Airport
EOP
Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas 600N
Registration
N160KC
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper flare.

NTSB narrative

The helicopter was being operated as a corporate/executive flight when it received substantial damage during a hard landing. The pilot had been demonstrating inputs needed to control the helicopter to the passenger. He was demonstrating a normal approach to a hover by talking through all the control inputs during a visual approach. The tail boom separated from the fuselage during the hard landing.

NTSB coding

View NTSB final report

Related mishaps