N225TV

Substantial
None

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44S/N: 0253

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN14CA338
Location
Olathe, KS
Event ID
20140703X85332
Coordinates
38.853889, -94.735275
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's engine shutdown procedure.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Serial Number
0253
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R44

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BUELL TRAVIS
Address
1795 RESERVATION RD
City
HARPER
State / Zip Code
TX 78631-8509
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported he landed at the airport without incident. During engine shutdown, he applied rotor brake to slow the main rotor blades. When the pilot released the brake, he heard a bang and felt an impact to the aircraft on the rear left side. He reapplied the main rotor brake intermittently until the blades stopped. The pilot exited the aircraft and noticed a tail boom strike occurred. He stated he input aft cyclic during landing to accommodate landing slightly downhill and did not place the controls in neutral during shutdown. According to the manufacture's shutdown procedures, the cyclic and pedals should be in the neutral position.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN14CA338