Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 23, 2008
NTSB Number
CHI08CA267
Location
Bremen, OH
Event ID
20081003X41453
Coordinates
39.700000, -82.466667
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient main rotor speed during the quick-stop maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the drainage ditch.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2256W
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
1181018
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
269A
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
AMERICAN AIR ADVENTURES INC
Address
6815 BREMEN RD SE # 5E
Status
Deregistered
City
LANCASTER
State / Zip Code
OH 43130-9417
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was practicing a quick-stop maneuver when the accident occurred. He stated that the helicopter's main rotor speed was too low as he flared for landing. The helicopter landed hard, bounced off the right side of the runway, and then rolled over in a drainage ditch. The pilot reported that his most recent FAA medical examination and flight review were completed in 2001 and 1999, respectively.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA267