Accident Details
Date
Friday, September 21, 2007
NTSB Number
SEA07CA269
Location
Bend, OR
Event ID
20071012X01584
Coordinates
44.191665, -120.974998
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
Proper descent rate not obtained/maintained during a pinnacle approach.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2341J
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
2187
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PACIFIC RIM AVIATION LLC
Address
6427 SW AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
CORVALLIS
State / Zip Code
OR 97333
Country
United States
Analysis
The commercial pilot stated he was demonstrating a pinnacle approach and landing to a Designated Pilot Examiner during a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) check ride. He stated the "Angle of approach was too great and too much collective was given which led to a rotor stall." The helicopter subsequently collided with terrain and rolled over resulting in substantial damage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA07CA269