N9357F

Substantial
Minor

Hughes 269BS/N: 0044

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 15, 2008
NTSB Number
CHI08CA164
Location
Cook, MN
Event ID
20080630X00948
Coordinates
47.821666, -92.690551
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot not maintaining tail rotor effectiveness while turning in cruise.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9357F
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
0044
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
269B

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ADRENALIN AIRSHOWS INC
Address
412 N COMMERCIAL ST
Status
Deregistered
City
BELLINGHAM
State / Zip Code
WA 98225-4003
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that he was cruising east bound in a helicopter. He made a 180 degree turn to the right, flew west for about 40 seconds, and made a 180 degree turn to right. The pilot reported that he rolled out of the turn and that the helicopter continued to turn right. He said that he landed "flat" and "with the spin the helicopter rolled onto its right side." The airplane was examined after the accident and no pre-impact anomalies were detected. The pilot's safety recommendation was, "Watch your airspeed when turning right so that your tail can still maintain control."

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA164