Summary
On August 28, 2007, a Robinson R-22 Beta (N143SH) was involved in an incident near St. Clair Rgnl., MO. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot overcorrected following a loss of control while practicing a hovering turn.
The student pilot was conducting a solo flight for traffic pattern practice. The pilot switched destination airports due to other aircraft in the traffic pattern. The student pilot reported completing two traffic patterns for the active runway. He then left the active runway to practice lift ups and set downs. When turning onto the taxiway the tail of the aircraft turned hard to the left bringing the nose of the helicopter to the right. The pilot reported he overcorrecting the controls and the tail rotor struck the ground. He then attempted a hover autorotation and the helicopter landed hard collapsing skids.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI07CA281. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N143SH.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot overcorrected following a loss of control while practicing a hovering turn.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The student pilot was conducting a solo flight for traffic pattern practice. The pilot switched destination airports due to other aircraft in the traffic pattern. The student pilot reported completing two traffic patterns for the active runway. He then left the active runway to practice lift ups and set downs. When turning onto the taxiway the tail of the aircraft turned hard to the left bringing the nose of the helicopter to the right. The pilot reported he overcorrecting the controls and the tail rotor struck the ground. He then attempted a hover autorotation and the helicopter landed hard collapsing skids.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI07CA281