Summary
On May 10, 2000, a Robinson R-22 BETA (N7185C) was involved in an incident near Galesburg, ND. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
On May 9, 2000, at 2000 central daylight time, a Robinson R-22 Beta, N7185C, rolled over on landing at a private landing area in Galesburg, North Dakota. The private pilot and one passenger were not injured. The helicopter was substantially damaged. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The flight originated from Cormorant, Minnesota at 1945 cdt.
The pilot reported that during the landing he glanced to the right then back forward. He said he pulled the collective and the helicopter settled to the soft terrain.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI00LA133. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7185C.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On May 9, 2000, at 2000 central daylight time, a Robinson R-22 Beta, N7185C, rolled over on landing at a private landing area in Galesburg, North Dakota. The private pilot and one passenger were not injured. The helicopter was substantially damaged. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The flight originated from Cormorant, Minnesota at 1945 cdt.
The pilot reported that during the landing he glanced to the right then back forward. He said he pulled the collective and the helicopter settled to the soft terrain. The helicopter subsequently rolled onto its left side.
Post accident examination of the helicopter by an inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration Fargo, North Dakota, Flight Standards District Office, revealed the tail boom was severed and there was compression bucking in the fuselage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI00LA133