Summary
On September 03, 2018, a Schweizer 269C (N139JS) was involved in an incident near Delaware, OH. 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 pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA18CA539. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N139JS.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
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