Summary
On August 24, 2017, a Robinson Helicopter R22 (N7198J) was involved in an incident near Bremerton, WA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The student pilot’s improper bank control during takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
The flight instructor reported that, after the student pilot performed several practice approaches, they landed the helicopter and the flight instructor exited. The instructor reported that after the start, the student pilot attempted to takeoff; the left skid lifted off the ground, but the right skid did not. Subsequently, the helicopter rolled to the right and came to rest on its right side.
The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor system.
The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA17CA509. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7198J.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s improper bank control during takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The flight instructor reported that, after the student pilot performed several practice approaches, they landed the helicopter and the flight instructor exited. The instructor reported that after the start, the student pilot attempted to takeoff; the left skid lifted off the ground, but the right skid did not. Subsequently, the helicopter rolled to the right and came to rest on its right side.
The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor system.
The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter 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# GAA17CA509