Accident Details
Date
Thursday, September 21, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA555
Location
Fayetteville, NC
Event ID
20170924X04658
Coordinates
34.991111, -78.881942
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during a hover pedal turn.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N186KW
Make
GODWIN JEFF E
Serial Number
2176
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
2155 VERMONT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
RANTOUL
State / Zip Code
KS 66079-9014
Country
United States
Analysis
The solo student pilot reported that the purpose of his flight was to practice hover taxi. During a peddle turn to the right, about 3 to 5 ft above the ground, the helicopter rolled onto its side.
A postaccident examination of the helicopter revealed substantial damage to the tail boom.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures 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# GAA17CA555