Summary
On September 27, 2011, a Robinson Helicopter R44 (N982DH) was involved in an accident near Clearwater, FL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent rollover.
The certified flight instructor (CFI) stated that she had relocated the helicopter from a dolly to the taxiway in order for the student to conduct the takeoff from the taxiway. The student pilot took control of the helicopter and lifted the collective, and the helicopter began to roll to the right. The CFI stated that she lowered the collective and applied left cyclic, but the helicopter continued to roll to the right. The helicopter came to rest on its right side and sustained substantial damage to the tail boom. The CFI reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the helicopter.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA11CA505. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N982DH.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent rollover.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The certified flight instructor (CFI) stated that she had relocated the helicopter from a dolly to the taxiway in order for the student to conduct the takeoff from the taxiway. The student pilot took control of the helicopter and lifted the collective, and the helicopter began to roll to the right. The CFI stated that she lowered the collective and applied left cyclic, but the helicopter continued to roll to the right. The helicopter came to rest on its right side and sustained substantial damage to the tail boom. The CFI reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the helicopter.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA505