Pilot Debrief

ROBINSON R44 - II near Menard, TX — 2014-03-23

Final reportCEN14LA197
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Date
2014-03-23
Location
Menard, TX, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
ROBINSON R44 - II
Registration
N44MD
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a practice autorotation, which resulted in an improper touchdown attitude and collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was performing a recovery from a practice autorotation when the helicopter's tail struck the ground, and the helicopter pitched forward. The main rotor blades cut through the tail then struck the ground, and the helicopter rolled over onto its right side. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure with the helicopter.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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