Pilot Debrief

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA near Kona, HI — 2010-05-25

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Date
2010-05-25
Location
Kona, HI, USA
Airport
PHKO
Aircraft
ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA
Registration
N220PE
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's improper use of the anti-torque controls and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The accident occurred during the student helicopter pilot’s second solo flight when he attempted to take off. Both the student pilot and his flight instructor, who witnessed the accident, reported that the student pilot applied too much left anti-torque pedal as the collective was raised for the takeoff. The helicopter slid to the left off of the landing pad, then spun to the left with its skids on the ground three times before lifting about two feet into the air and spinning left three more times. The student pilot said that he attempted to reduce collective, but the right skid contacted the ground and the helicopter rolled over onto its right side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the cabin and tail. The student pilot said that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures.

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