Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
NTSB Number
CHI08CA098
Location
Waverly, OH
Event ID
20080410X00451
Coordinates
39.166667, -82.928054
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper flare.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N160KC
Make
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS
Serial Number
RN050
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
KOKOSING CONSTRUCTION CO INC
Address
PO BOX 226
Status
Deregistered
City
FREDERICKTOWN
State / Zip Code
OH 43019-0226
Country
United States
Analysis
The helicopter was being operated as a corporate/executive flight when it received substantial during a hard landing. The pilot had been demonstrating inputs needed to control a helicopter to the passenger. The pilot was demonstrating a normal approach to a hover by talking through all the control inputs during a visual approach. The tail boom separated from the fuselage during the hard landing.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA098