Accident Details
Date
Monday, September 3, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA539
Location
DELAWARE, OH
Event ID
20180906X42855
Coordinates
40.278610, -83.103889
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N139JS
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
S1704
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BLADE RUNNERS CHOPPER LLC
Address
3120 N 3BS AND K RD
Status
Deregistered
City
SUNBURY
State / Zip Code
OH 43074
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, while practicing "quick stops and steep approaches", he flared the helicopter too hard and too low and the tail skid struck the runway, resulting in a hard landing.
The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer.
The pilot 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# GAA18CA539