Pilot Debrief

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 near Bremerton, WA — 2017-08-24

Final reportGAA17CA509
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Date
2017-08-24
Location
Bremerton, WA, USA
Airport
PWT
Aircraft
ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22
Registration
N7198J
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot’s improper bank control during takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

NTSB narrative

The flight instructor reported that, after the student pilot performed several practice approaches, they landed the helicopter, and the flight instructor exited. The instructor reported that, after the start, the student pilot attempted to take off; the left skid lifted off the ground, but the right skid did not. Subsequently, the helicopter rolled to the right and came to rest on its right side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor system. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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