Summary
On June 15, 2008, a Hughes 269B (N9357F) was involved in an accident near Cook, MN. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot not maintaining tail rotor effectiveness while turning in cruise.
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."
This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI08CA164. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9357F.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot not maintaining tail rotor effectiveness while turning in cruise.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
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