Pilot Debrief

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA near Yoakum, TX — 2022-06-17

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Date
2022-06-17
Location
Yoakum, TX, USA
Airport
T85
Aircraft
ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA
Registration
N743DP
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of helicopter control on approach to land due to a settling with power condition, which resulted in a hard landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to complete a solo cross-country for the requirements of an additional rotorcraft rating. He conducted a steep approach to the runway and was about 5 to 10 ft above the ground when the helicopter began settling with power. He attempted to fly forward but the helicopter continued to descend. He added that he might have increased the collective input and pulled back on the cyclic. The helicopter landed hard and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage steel tubing structure. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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