Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA197
Location
Atlanta, TX
Event ID
20150723X45724
Coordinates
33.119445, -94.163887
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The non-helicopter rated pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in impact with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
269C
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
269C
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
FROST DARRELL G
Address
1001 W MAIN ST
City
ATLANTA
State / Zip Code
TX 75551-2021
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot/owner, who is not rated in helicopters, reported that he departed the airport and flew the helicopter for 4 miles before landing in a parking lot in the city. During the landing flare the tail rotor blades impacted the ground and the helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor gear box and tail boom.
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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# GAA15CA197