Summary
On April 09, 2012, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (N55NZ) was involved in an incident near Henderson, NV. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot did not maintain directional and yaw control of the helicopter during approach and landing, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
The pilot stated that while landing downwind, the helicopter began to yaw to the right. The pilot applied left pedal and forward cyclic inputs in an attempt to correct the yaw, however, the helicopter continued to rotate and descend. Shortly thereafter, the helicopter touched down on both skids and rolled onto its right side, which resulted in substantial damage to the airframe and rotor blades. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR12CA162. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N55NZ.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot did not maintain directional and yaw control of the helicopter during approach and landing, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot stated that while landing downwind, the helicopter began to yaw to the right. The pilot applied left pedal and forward cyclic inputs in an attempt to correct the yaw, however, the helicopter continued to rotate and descend. Shortly thereafter, the helicopter touched down on both skids and rolled onto its right side, which resulted in substantial damage to the airframe and rotor blades. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA162