Pilot Debrief

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA near Georgetown, KY — 2009-11-14

Final reportERA10CA065
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Date
2009-11-14
Location
Georgetown, KY, USA
Airport
27K
Aircraft
ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA
Registration
N2374
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the surface during lateral hover, which resulted in dynamic rollover.

NTSB narrative

The certificated flight instructor stated that the helicopter was at a hover, and that he was on the flight controls with the student during the student's inaugural flight. According to the instructor, the helicopter drifted laterally to the right, caught the right skid in the turf, and "experienced dynamic rollover." When asked about the performance and handling of the helicopter, the instructor stated that it was "performing as normal."

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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