Accident Details
Date
Saturday, November 14, 2009
NTSB Number
ERA10CA065
Location
Georgetown, KY
Event ID
20091116X35815
Coordinates
38.233890, -84.433609
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the surface during lateral hover, which resulted in dynamic rollover.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2374
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
2069
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
FLEMING PROPERTIES LLC
Address
125 FOXGLOVE DR
Status
Deregistered
City
MT STERLING
State / Zip Code
KY 40353-9735
Country
United States
Analysis
The certificated flight instructor stated that the helicopter was at a hover, and that he was on the flight controls with the student during the student's inaugural flight. According to the instructor, the helicopter drifted laterally to the right, caught the right skid in the turf, and "experienced dynamic rollover." When asked about the performance and handling of the helicopter, the instructor stated that it was "performing as normal."
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10CA065