Accident Details
Date
Saturday, June 13, 2009
NTSB Number
ERA09CA349
Location
Titusville, FL
Event ID
20090615X90324
Coordinates
28.514722, -80.799163
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 control of the helicopter during hover, resulting in a rollover.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N1565B
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
0202
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BRISTOW ACADEMY INC
Address
365 GOLDEN KNIGHTS BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
TITUSVILLE
State / Zip Code
FL 32780-8124
Country
United States
Analysis
The certificated private rotorcraft pilot stated that the purpose of his flight was to practice flight maneuvers. He said that he was at a 3-foot hover when the right, rear skid made contact with the ground. The helicopter suddenly rolled onto its right side and sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor gearbox. The pilot did not report any mechanical or flight control anomalies. Winds about the time of the accident were from 250 degrees at 5 knots.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA09CA349