Summary
On June 13, 2009, a Schweizer 269C-1 (N1565B) was involved in an incident near Titusville, FL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during hover, resulting in a rollover.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA09CA349. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1565B.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during hover, resulting in a rollover.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
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